Do you want to be part of the match day action?
Croke Park Stadium will be recruiting for Voluntary Safety Stewards on Thursday 20th April 5:30pm – 7:30pm and Thursday 27th April 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Interviews take approximately 20 minutes and are done on a first come first served basis (please note there can be delays). If you are able to attend one of the interview dates please fill in the form at a the below link which will confirm your interview place.
Sign up link: https://forms.office.com/e/8DT8fFhyAz
To be part of the match day action, the following criteria is required:
- Aged from 18 years old
- Available at weekends
- Active and enthusiastic
- Customer focused
- An interest in GAA would be beneficial
Role of Voluntary Stewards on event days
The main role of a volunteer safety steward is to maintain a safe and secure environment in your given area and to be familiar with the stadium ground regulations, ensuring that any breach of these regulations is brought to a safe conclusion.
- Crowd control – sideline duty, stand vomitories, crowd management, reporting any potential incidents or incidents which have occurred to the relevant supervisor.
- Emergency procedures – e.g. assisting with stadium evacuation
- Customer care – usher and assist patrons, disability awareness assistance, direct patrons to designated smoking areas, catering units, stadium facilities and recycling banks
- Media – assist with photographers and reporters pitch side
- Match day miscellaneous – dressing rooms, players' tunnel duties, etc.
The process to become a successful team member:
- You will be asked to complete an application form at the interview.
- If successful at interview stage you will be required to be Garda Vetted.
- On completion and clearance of Garda Vetting you will be invited to attend an induction (these are held on match days and include a tour and a couple of hours stewarding).
Stewards will be trained and accredited by the GAA National Facilities, Health & Safety Committee. Voluntary Stewards benefits are not paid in monetary terms. However, every event day they are provided with a meal voucher, tea/coffee/bottles of water and a free match day programme. There are also a number of Stewards functions including Stewards drinks receptions and the Annual Stewards Awards Night.
To confirm your interview place please fill in the form at the below link
https:/forms.office.com/e/8DT8fFhyAz
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elaine at eorourke@crokepark.ie
