Sports Coach (2 posts)

Organisation: sportscotland
Salary: £26,771 per annum
Location: Inverclyde National Sports Training Centre, Largs, KA30 8RW
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 5 June 2026
Job Description: Sports Coach
Salary: £26,771 per annum
Full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term August 2026 – June 2027
Based at Inverclyde National Sports Training Centre, Largs, KA30 8RW

sportscotland 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.

Inverclyde National Sports Training Centre is the first UK residential sports centre of its kind - designed for inclusivity, and it has been inspiring sportspeople for more than 60 years.

Are you passionate about helping those who are keen to develop in sport? If so, this may be the role for you!

sportscotland is looking for two enthusiastic and talented Sports Coaches to join our Schools & Education team at National Centre Inverclyde, who will deliver a range of activity sessions as part of our school residential programme.

You should have an HNC in Sports Coaching, Sports Studies or a relevant subject, as well as two National Governing Body Coaching Awards (Level 1) in a suitable discipline. A qualification in the delivery of gymnastics, dance and movement would be desirable, although not essential. You must also have a valid First Aid certificate.

As a member of our delivery team, we are looking for individuals with practical experience of working in a sports and recreation facility or an outdoor adventure environment within the leisure industry. You should have experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of lesson plans appropriate to our customer’s needs. The ability and knowledge to deliver a multitude of different activities is necessary.

How to apply

Please apply online and attach your CV and covering letter detailing why you meet the requirements, by the closing date of 5 June 2026.

We anticipate interviews will take place on 24 June 2026.

Employee benefits

In 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 Employer

We 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 Inclusion

At 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.

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