Kilmarnock Harriers & AC – Pathway and Coaching Officer
Organisation: Kilmarnock Harriers & scottishathletics
Closing Date: 26 May 2025
Job Title: Pathway and Coaching Officer
Contract Length: 16 months fixed term (with potential to extend)
Hours: 10 hours per week
Salary: £7,280
Job Description & Person Specification
About Us
scottishathletics is the national governing body for athletics in Scotland. Our vision is for everyone in Scotland to have the opportunity to participate in athletics and running and to achieve their personal ambitions.
Our mission is to deliver an integrated, inclusive and adaptable model of athletics and running provision that inspires everyone in Scotland to enjoy the sport and experience personal success. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the work that scottishathletics leads, and the organisation works closely with all stakeholders in athletics across Scotland, to continue improving diversity and create an inclusive culture in the sport, and to be reflective of Scottish society.
Our strategy, Building a Culture of Success (2023-2027), captures the breadth of work that scottishathletics facilitates, from supporting performance athletes on the world stage to providing opportunities for people to participate in the sport within their local community. The member clubs play a crucial role in growing and developing the sport and, along with the volunteer workforce, they are integral to the sport’s future success.
Everyone in Scotland can participate in athletics and scottishathletics strives to continuously evolve to deliver on our vision for the sport.
Kilmarnock Harriers is a well-established, ambitious and successful athletics club based in East Ayrshire. Kilmarnock Harriers have an athlete membership of over 300 and are ambitious about seeking to grow their capacity further and strengthen the clubs development.
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for club development and coaching. You will have a strong understanding of how clubs operate and experience of athletics coaching. You are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, are well organised, can think creatively to overcome challenges, and is committed to supporting athletes, coaches, volunteers and the broader community.
If you’re excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful impact to Kilmarnock Harriers and be a key part of the new club vision and strategy, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
The pathway and coaching officer will play a major role in overseeing the overall club coaching structure and athlete pathway, ensuring it meets national guidelines of best practice for age and stage development.
Staff
scottishathletics employs 33 members of staff and 21 Club Together Officers.
Place of Work
Hybrid working. The clubs main training base is the Ayrshire Athletics Arena, Kilmarnock.
Salary
The starting salary offered for the post will be £7,280. Annual pay awards will be made in accordance with the salary review procedures agreed by the scottishathletics Board of Directors.
Benefits
Enhanced statutory benefits
Hybrid working
Hours of work
The person appointed will be expected to work for 10 hours per-week. Due to the nature of the post, there will be a requirement to work in the evenings and at weekends. The organisation encourages a flexible working approach from all staff, consistent with meeting the needs of the business.
Pension
scottishathletics operates a qualifying group pension scheme for auto-enrolment purposes and will match the successful candidates’ contribution up to a maximum of 6% of salary, including the legal minimum contributions required.
Annual Leave and Public Holidays
The annual leave entitlement for this post is 25 days (pro rata). In addition, the public holiday entitlement is 10.5 days (pro rata).
Probationary Period
All new members of staff will serve a six-month probationary period before their appointment is confirmed.
Notice
This post carries a one-month period to terminate employment after the satisfactory completion of the probationary period.
Application Process
Applicants should apply by submitting the application form and covering letter (addressing how the applicant’s skills and expertise fit with the job role and person specification), and the equal opportunities form, to opportunities@scottishathletics.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 26 May 2025 with interviews taking place on week commencing 2 June 2025.
Incomplete applications and those received after the closing date will not be considered.
scottishathletics is committed to equality of opportunity and treats all applicants fairly and consistently in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended).
scottishathletics is not approved by UK Visas and Immigration to act as a licensed sponsor, and as such, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Any offer of employment would be subject to proof of existing right to work in the UK, satisfactory criminal record/background check, and references.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email opportunities@scottishathletics.org.uk
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