Harmeny AC Club Development Officer and Club Coach

Organisation: Scottish Athletics
Salary: The starting salary offered for the Club Development Officer and Club Athletics Coach post will be £12.60 – £20 per hour depending on skills, experience and qualifications. Annual pay awards will be made in accordance with the salary review procedures agreed by the scottishathletics Board of Directors.
Location: The successful candidate will be based in the South West of Edinburgh, primarily at Saughton Sports Complex.
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 11 September 2025
Interview date: 15 September 2025
Job Description: About Us
scottishathletics is the national governing body for athletics in Scotland. Our vision is for everyone in Scotland to have 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 You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for coaching and club development. You are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, are well organised, can think creatively to overcome challenges, and is committed to inspiring people to develop.
If you’re excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful impact to Harmeny AC and be a key part of the club vision and strategy, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role
Harmeny Athletic Club is a well-established and successful athletics club based in the South-West of Edinburgh. Harmeny AC, scottishathletics Impact Club of the Year 2019 & 2021, now boast a membership of over 500 members.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Club Development Officer and Club Coach, as part of the scottishathletics Club Together programme. The post will focus on growing the club’s capacity, coordinating athletics activity and introducing new training sessions for the club.
The position could be combined with the Harmeny AC Sprints Coach role, which is currently being advertised, depending on interest, availability, and suitability of candidate.

Staff
scottishathletics employs 34 members of staff and 24 Club Together Officers.
Place of Work
The successful candidate will be based in the South-West of Edinburgh, primarily at Saughton Sports Complex.

Salary
The starting salary offered for the Club Development Officer and Club Athletics Coach post will be £12.60 – £20 per hour depending on skills, experience and qualifications.
Annual pay awards will be made in accordance with the salary review procedures agreed by the scottishathletics Board of Directors.

Benefits
Enhanced statutory benefits
Hybrid working

Hours of work
The person appointed will be expected to work between 6 – 10 hours per week depending on availability of the successful candidate. We are open to being flexible to meet the needs of the candidate and the club. Due to the nature of the post, there will be a requirement to work regular evenings. The organisation encourages a flexible working approach from all staff, consistent with meeting the needs of the business.

Pension
scottishathletics operates a qualifying group pension scheme for auto-enrolment purposes and will match the successful candidates’ contribution up to a maximum of 6% of salary, including the legal minimum contributions required.

Annual Leave and Public Holidays
The annual leave entitlement for this post is 25 days pro rata, In addition, the public holiday entitlement is 10.5 days pro rata.

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.
How to apply: 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 11th September 2025 with interviews taking place on w/c 15th September 2025 Incomplete applications and those received after the closing date will not be considered. 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). Any offer of employment would be subject to proof of existing right to work in the UK, satisfactory criminal record/background check, and references. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email opportunities@scottishathletics.org.uk.