Grangemouth post: Help Falkirk Victoria and Forth Valley Flyers

Thursday 30th October 2025

Club Coach and Development Officer
(Forth Valley Flyers and Falkirk Victoria Harriers)

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.

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.

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.

Place of Work
The successful candidate will work at Grangemouth Stadium, FK3 0EE

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 5 November 2025 with interviews taking place on the w.c 10 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

Tags: Falkirk Victoria Harriers, Forth Valley Flyers, Grangemouth