Help us help our sport: North Ayrshire AC club vacancy

Friday 19th December 2025

Salary £7,739

(11 hours per week)

[18 months Fixed Term]

NAAC Community Athletics Co-ordinator Coach – InformationforApplicants

NAAC Community Athletics Co-ordinator & Coach – Job Description

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for co-ordinating athletics activities and coaching. You are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, are well organised, can think creatively to overcome challenges, and is committed to inspiring young people to develop.

If you’re excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful impact to North Ayrshire AC and be a key part of the new club vision and strategy, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

North Ayrshire AC, a registered charity, is very much a community-based club that works hard to cater for all aspects of the community and all disciplines of athletics.

The club, boasting an active membership of 250, are widely regarded as one of the most progressive and well run sports club in the country with success and awards coming on and off the track. The club have grown by an incredible 30 percent over the last 12 months.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within North Ayrshire AC for a role as Community Athletics Co-ordinator and Coach as part of the scottishathletics Club Together programme.

The role will have a significant impact in the further growth and development of the club and athletics development infrastructure in North Ayrshire. The role will lead the organisation and delivery of a community athletics programme for young athletes.

Place of Work

The successful candidate will be based in various schools and communities across North Ayrshire. The club’s main training base is at St. Matthews Academy in Saltcoats.

Salary

The starting salary offered for the post will be £7,739 (£13.53 per hour). Annual pay awards will be made in accordance with the salary review procedures agreed by the scottishathletics Board of Directors.

Application Process

Applicants should apply by submitting the application form, a covering letter (addressing how the applicant’s skills and expertise fit with the job role and candidate specification), and the equal opportunities form, to opportunities@scottishathletics.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 6 January 2026 with interviews taking place during the week commencing Monday 12 January 2026 online.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email opportunities@scottishathletics.org.uk

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