Help grow our sport: key role with Kilmarnock Harriers

Monday 19th 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

About Us

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.

Kilmarnock Harriers are 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.

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.