Volunteer

Description

The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Clogherhead is looking for a volunteer to lead the existing team in the role of Lifeboat Operations Manager.

For over 100 years a lifeboat station has provided search and rescue cover for the scenic coastal area around Clogherhead. The station currently operates an all-weather Shannon class lifeboat.

The Lifeboat Crew are all volunteers, headed up by the Lifeboat Operations Manager and Launch Authorities and supported by a Shore Crew team All boat and shore crew follow the RNLI’s national Competency Based Training Scheme and respond to pagers when there is a request to launch the lifeboats. The wider team includes volunteer fundraisers, shop volunteers and youth education presenters.

The impact you will make

This role will help us save lives at sea by carrying out the day to day management of the lifeboat station to ensure a permanent state of readiness for service.

What you will be doing

• Provide leadership of the operations team
• Ensure that all operational activities are carried out to maintain the lifeboats and all associated equipment in a constant state of readiness for launching on service
• (Optional) Authorise launch of the lifeboats
• This role has a tenure of 3 years which can be extended to a maximum of 9 years

 

What’s in it for you

• Gain management experience leading a diverse team in a dynamic volunteering environment.
• Receive training on operation decision making and volunteer management.
• Join an inclusive and diverse organisation
• Make a difference in your local community, saving lives while learning new skills.
• All reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed.

Is training provided?: Yes

Please note that Garda Vetting is required for this position which will be processed with you after you apply.

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

The impact you will make This role will help us save lives at sea by carrying out the day to day management of the lifeboat station to ensure a permanent state of readiness for service. What you will be doing

• Leading the operations team in managing the station personnel and its volunteers.

• Ensuring regular meetings are held with the operations team and encourage open communication

• Ensuring all operational activities are carried out to maintain the lifeboat and all associated equipment in a constant state of readiness for launching on service

• Liaising and maintaining close links with all local emergency services and representing the RNLI’s interests locally in all operational matters

• In co-operation with the relevant RNLI personnel, ensuring that the RNLI Competency Framework requirements for staff and volunteers are fulfilled

• Be a member of the Lifeboat Management Group and keeping the group up to date with relevant operational matters

• Raising awareness of RNLI welfare support functions within the station.

• Option to carry out the role of Launch Authority, authorising launch of the lifeboats (and hovercraft if appropriate), in accordance with current launching procedures. What do you need for this role?

• Good interpersonal skills and leadership experience.

• Excellent communications skills

Minimum time commitment per week:
5 hour p/week

Additional screening required for this role:
Informal Chat, Application Form, References