Help grow our sport: Community coach role with North Ayrshire AC

Sunday 6th July 2025

National Relays action and great shot of North Ayrshire AC girls by Bobby Gavin

Salary £7207

11 hours per week

3 Year Fixed Term

NAAC Community Athletics Coach – JD & PS (2025)

NAAC Community Athletics Coach_Information For Applicants (2025)

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

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 has grown by an incredible 30 percent over the last 12 months.

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 delivery of community athletics in identified areas of North Ayrshire focusing on communities with higher levels of poverty and low income and people living with disabilities.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for 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!

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

Starting salary offered for the post will be £7,207 Annual pay awards will be made in accordance with the salary review procedures agreed by the scottishathletics Board of Directors.

Hours of Work

The person appointed will be expected to work for 11 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.

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 person specification), and the equal opportunities form, to opportunities@scottishathletics.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is noon on 16 July 2025 with interviews taking place on w/c 21 July 2025

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