At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fun sports sessions for kids and adults in your community.
- Company: Join South Ayrshire Council, dedicated to enhancing local wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and wellness initiatives.
- Other info: Flexible hours, supportive environment, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by promoting active lifestyles in rural areas.
- Qualifications: Passion for sports and experience working with diverse age groups.
The predicted salary is between 40582 - 49600 £ per year.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Sports Coach to join our team and help deliver a range of sports and physical activity opportunities for children, young people and adults across Girvan, Maybole and the surrounding rural villages. This role is part of our commitment to improving access to quality sport and physical activity opportunities for people living in rural communities. The programme aims to reduce barriers to participation, encourage active lifestyles and provide positive experiences that support health, wellbeing and personal development.
As a Sports Coach, you will plan and deliver a variety of engaging and inclusive sessions in schools, community venues and outdoor spaces. Activities may include multi-sports, football, athletics and other recreational opportunities designed to meet the needs and interests of participants of all ages and abilities. You will play a key role in creating a fun, safe and supportive environment, encouraging participation, developing skills and confidence, and helping participants build a lifelong enjoyment of sport and physical activity. Through your work, you will contribute to strengthening community connections and increasing opportunities for people living in rural areas to be active and engaged.
RESPONSIBILITIES
ABOUT US
South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities. Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland. We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.
BENEFITS
Here's what we can offer!
- Competitive salary
- Excellent pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks' holidays)
- Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
- A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
- Car leasing scheme
- Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
- Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Scotwest Credit Union
REQUIREMENTS
This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk. Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interviews for this post are scheduled for 28/08/2026. This post is temporary until 31/03/2027. The grade of this post is Level 5. The work style for this post is Frontline worker. The work pattern is: Monday - Friday 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Sports Coach - Admin Base: Girvan Academy - SOA12913 - SOA12913 employer: South Ayrshire Council
South Ayrshire Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, we offer opportunities for growth while providing high-quality learning and childcare services. Located in the vibrant and historic area of Ayr, our team enjoys a fulfilling work environment that values collaboration and community engagement.
