Lacrosse Scotland Development Officer

Organisation: Lacrosse Scotland
Salary: £15 per hour
Location: Scotland
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 24 August 2025
Job Description: OVERALL SUMMARY
Lacrosse is a small, but very exciting, sport and Lacrosse Scotland is committed to developing our
player base in Scotland across all ages and at all levels.
Lacrosse Scotland is recognised by sportscotland as the sports governing body. Lacrosse has Olympic
recognition and part of our strategic plan is to retain and grow membership, build foundations for
successful performance, promote our brand and our sport, whilst delivering lacrosse within a strong
and safe strong governance framework.
To this end, Lacrosse Scotland is recruiting a Lacrosse Development Officer to develop the depth of
coaching provision within schools and clubs across Scotland. The successful candidate will have
experience designing and delivering coaching sessions to a range of groups, including at youth
grassroots level, supporting teachers within new and existing school environments and at clubs and
universities.
This post is regarded as regulated work and membership of the PVG Scheme will be required. This
can be administered by Lacrosse Scotland for all paid members.
RESPONSIBILITIES
⮚ Plan and deliver coordinated sessions for a range of audiences to develop the breadth of
coaches delivering lacrosse within schools, clubs and universities, and support players within
these environments from beginners to elite level athletes.
⮚ Travel within Scotland to support new and existing lacrosse programmes, increasing the
number of grassroots opportunities available to players.
⮚ Design and run tournaments throughout the season to increase competitive playing
opportunities within Scotland.
⮚ Support the development of Lacrosse Scotland’s Talent Pathway and coaching resources in
collaboration with Performance and Development Directors.
⮚ Identify new growth opportunities, especially within underrepresented communities.
⮚ Attend development meetings and track metrics to report on participation and programme
growth.

Lacrosse Scotland
24a Ainslie Place
Edinburgh, EH3 6AJ
⮚ Act as an ambassador for Lacrosse Scotland, building strong relationships with local and
national stakeholders.
REQUIREMENTS
⮚ Minimum of 1 years coaching experience within multiple environments (e.g. clubs, schools,
universities).
⮚ Experience playing and/or coaching at a high level to provide lacrosse expertise.
⮚ Coaching qualification or willingness to work towards.
⮚ Umpiring qualification or willingness to coach towards.
⮚ Full, clean driving licence & ability to travel across Scotland.
⮚ Excellent time management and organisational ability, with the ability to work under own
initiative.

DESIRABLE
⮚ Qualification in relevant subject (e.g. Degree in Sports Coaching or similar)
⮚ Experience of working with and coordinating volunteers.
⮚ Understanding of government frameworks and initiatives providing opportunities to access
increased funding.
⮚ Management of running tournaments and/or events.
How to apply: CV and Cover Letter to be sent to development@lacrossescotland.com by 24th August