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Track & Field Commission – various roles

Organisation: scottishathletics

Closing Date: 18 September 2026

Voluntary role

Track Field Commisson advert – FINAL

Track Field Commission Role Descriptions – FINAL

About Us
scottishathletics is the national governing body for athletics in Scotland. Our vision is to give everyone in Scotland 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.
About the Roles
scottishathletics is seeking to appoint the following roles to the Track & Field Commission (TFC):
•Secretary
•Club representative
•Coach representative
•Athlete representative
•Young athlete representative
The TFC is a key part of the agreed sub-structure of the Scottish Athletics Ltd Board and is one of four commissions supporting the delivery of the sport and the organisations strategy, Building a Culture of Success (2023-2027).
The TFC has overall responsibility for the planning, delivery and review of all track and field activities delivered by scottishathletics.
The full responsibilities of the TFC are set out in the Terms of Reference. The Commission is chaired by the TFC Convenor, Diane Ramsay, who is also a member of the Scottish Athletics Ltd Board. The Commission is expected to meet up to four times per year. Meetings will mainly be held online, however, in agreement with the Commission face-to-face meetings may be held on occasion.
This is a voluntary position, however, expenses for travel will be met by scottishathletics at the standard volunteer rate.
About You
We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate volunteers with a keen interest in supporting the development of track and field in Scotland.
You will require a good knowledge of track and field in Scotland with an understanding of the club environment, the competition structure and the representative opportunities for athletes.
Application Process
To be considered for the role please note your interest by submitting an email with an Expression of Interest (providing a short statement of your reasons for noting your interest and how your skills and expertise align with the role) and the equal opportunities form, to opportunities@scottishathletics.org.uk.

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The deadline for expressions of interest is noon on Friday 18th September 2026.
In line with Scottish Athletics governance requirements, all appointments will be made in accordance with the ‘Safe Recruitment and Management of Volunteers’ guidance. All Commission members are required to sign a code of conduct, confidentiality agreement and conflict of interest declaration.
Appointments to the TFC are for a term of up to four years. Each appointee will serve a maximum of two terms of four years.
Incomplete expressions of interest and those received after the closing date will not be considered.
Informal, online interviews will be held with candidates at a mutually agreed time, prior to appointment.
Additional Information
Any information provided as part of the application process will be used solely for the purposes of administering the application and, in the case of successful applicants, also for the purpose of administering the group. All personal data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. Personal information will only be kept for as long as deemed necessary.
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).
If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email opportunities@scottishathletics.org.uk.