Club Coach and Development Officer – GCST

Organisation: Grangemouth Community Sports Trust

Closing Date: 5 November 2025

Salary £10,920
(15 hours per week)
[18 Months Fixed Term]
*Please note that this is a 15 hours per week post, with hopes to increase the hours in the future*

Job description

Information For Applicants

This post is employed by Grangemouth Community Sports Trust and funded through a partnership between Grangemouth Community Sports Trust, scottishathletics Falkirk Victoria Harriers and Forth Valley Flyer. You will work directly with both athletics clubs with support from Grangemouth Community Sport Trust and scottishathletics National Club Managers.

About Us
Grangemouth Community Sports Trust is a charitable organisation established to transform Grangemouth Stadium into a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable hub for athletics and community life. Driven by the belief that sport is a catalyst for individual wellbeing and community regeneration, we are committed to ensuring the Stadium serves current and future generations in Grangemouth and beyond.
Our vision is to transition Grangemouth Stadium into a vibrant, community-led asset that is financially sustainable, widely accessible, and central to local life. We aim to preserve its historic legacy while unlocking its full potential as a centre for athletic excellence and community wellbeing.
Forth Valley Flyers, a disability specific athletics club, provides inclusive opportunities for young people (aged 10 and above) and adults with physical, learning, or sensory disabilities to get involved in athletics. Our members come from across Falkirk, Clackmannanshire, Stirling, and surrounding areas, creating a vibrant and welcoming community. We promote fun, participation, sportsmanship, and social connection, ensuring that everyone regardless of ability has the chance to experience the joy and benefits of athletics.
Falkirk Victoria Harriers, founded in August 1901, is a proud and historic athletics club with a strong tradition of excellence. At its core, the club is built on the values of competitiveness, dedication, and enjoyment. Athletes are encouraged to set ambitious goals, train with commitment, and strive for personal bests, while being supported by experienced coaches and a strong team spirit. The club believes that high performance and enjoyment go hand in hand, creating an environment where athletes of all abilities can challenge themselves, celebrate success, and have fun along the way.

About You
We are looking for someone that is motivated and enthusiastic with a passion for athletics and community sport. You thrive on working with people of all ages and abilities, and you are committed to creating inclusive, fun, and competitive opportunities for athletes.
You have strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to lead sessions, coordinate volunteers, and build positive relationships with athletes, parents, coaches, and club committees. You’re a team player who can also work independently, showing initiative and flexibility.
Ideally, you’ll bring experience in coaching or sports development, with a genuine interest in developing pathways and growing club participation. Most importantly, you are dedicated to inspiring others, supporting volunteers, and making a positive impact within the athletics community.

About the Role
This role is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in growing athletics participation and strengthening club pathways. The postholder will coordinate, coach, and manage weekly Run, Push, Jump, and Throw sessions, with a focus on increasing junior club membership across both clubs. Working closely with key partners, they will help develop clear and sustainable pathways into club athletics, supporting the progression of young participants into regular club sessions and competitive opportunities.
The role will also involve supporting club committees with day-to-day administration, coordinating coaching schedules, and stepping in as a coach when required. A key part of this position will be to build strong relationships with senior members, parents, and volunteers, helping to grow and retain a dedicated coaching and volunteer workforce.
Additionally, the postholder will be responsible for leading and coordinating activity at Forth Valley Flyers, including organising quarterly coaches’ meetings, supporting coach development, and ensuring the smooth running of training sessions. This is a hands-on, community-focused role that will have a real impact on growing athletics at the grassroots level.
This role will start at 15 hours per week with hope to increase the hours over time.

Place of Work
The successful candidate will work at Grangemouth Stadium, FK3 0EE
Salary
The starting salary offered for the post will be £10,920 per annum (£14 per hour).
Hours of work
The person appointed will be expected to work for 15 hours per-week. There will be the requirement to work in the evenings and, on odd occasions, at weekends.
Pension
Company Pension Scheme
Annual Leave and Public Holidays
33 days holiday per year, including bank holidays, pro rata for part-time position
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 their CV 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 craig.stewart@grangemouthcommunitysportstrust.org
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 5th November 2025 with interviews taking place on the w.c 10th November 2025
Incomplete applications and those received after the closing date will not be considered.
Grangemouth Community Sports Trust 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).
Grangemouth Community Sports Trust 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 background check, and references.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email craig.stewart@grangemouthcommunitysportstrust.org

Equal Opportunities Form