Performance Lifestyle Practitioner Organisation sportscotland Salary £38,773 per annum Location sportscotland institute of sport (West), Glasgow, G40 3HG Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 17 February 2026 Interview date 11 March 2026 Job Description Performance Lifestyle PractitionerSalary: £38,773 per annumFull time (35 hours per week) Fixed term 31 December 2027Happy to talk flexible workingBased in sportscotland institute of sport (West), Glasgow, G40 3HGsportscotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. Our vision is an active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport. Our goal is to be inclusive by design.At the sportscotland institute of sport we provide high performance expertise to sport and athletes in Scotland, enabling them to succeed on the world stage. We strive to create high performance learning environments where innovation can thrive. We are currently looking for a Performance Lifestyle Practitioner who will deliver Performance Lifestyle services to athletes within an integrated multi-disciplinary sports science and medical support team to optimise athletes’ wellbeing, development and success. This is a key role which will prepare athletes for success on the world stage including the Commonwealth Games, Olympic and Paralympic Games. You will support athletes to prepare for key transitions and manage life alongside performance sport. You will explore individualised solutions, enabling athletes to perform at the highest level and to achieve a successful career after sport. Experience in these areas is essential, alongside a related degree and performance coaching/counselling qualifications. To be successful in this role, you must have a flexible approach and an ability to travel across Scotland. You should also have a positive attitude, supporting a team of high performance experts working with performance athletes. How to applyPlease apply online and attach your CV and covering letter detailing why you meet the requirements, by the closing date of 17 February 2026.We anticipate interviews will take place on the 11th and 12th March 2026.Employee benefitsIn return for the above, we offer employee benefits such as flexible working, generous holidays, Cycle2Work, fantastic discounts, a great pension scheme, support with your professional development and much more. Disability Confident EmployerWe are a Disability Confident employer. If you have any difficulties with your application because of a disability, please contact hr.recruitment@sportscotland.org.uk and we will discuss how we can help you.Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt sportscotland inclusion underpins everything we do. If you've got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, caring responsibilities, care experience or social background.sportscotland – sport for life How to apply https://ce0160li.webitrent.com/ce0160li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID%3d6776515rPI&WVID=68216006hu&LANG=USA Share X LinkedIn Email