Recruiting body: South Lanarkshire Disability Sport

Closing date: Friday 20 March 2020

South Lanarkshire Disability Sport (SLDS) is a voluntary sport group where the main aim is to lead in the development of sport for people with physical, sensory or learning disabilities in partnership with key local agencies in the four local authority areas of Camglen, Hamilton, Clydedale, East Kilbride. SLDS is a member branch of Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) who are the governing body of sport for athletes and players with a physical, sensory or learning disability. SLDS achieved SDS Minimum Operating Requirements (MOR) which ensures all governance is up to date and appropriate. The committee of SLDS now wishes to appoint new committee members to join the branch.

Role Title – Committee Member (voluntary)

Organisation – South Lanarkshire Disability Sport (SLDS)

Responsible to – South Lanarkshire Disability Sport Committee

Location – South Lanarkshire

Contract – This is a voluntary position, but all reasonable expenses will be paid. Committee members will be expected to attend branch meetings (held 4-6 times per year), support the branch to maintain SDS Minimum Operating Requirements and support the chairperson in driving the branch forward. The Level of time commitment is flexible and will be tailored to suit the applicant’s current commitments and the needs of the branch.

Term – Minimum 2 year (can be re-elected at annual AGM)

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Enthusiastic
• Prepared to make a regular time commitment
• Prepared to make decisions when necessary
• Passionate about disability sport

MAIN DUTIES:

1. Responsibility for attending committee management meetings and reporting back to appropriate members with matters arising from meeting (if required).
2. When unable to attend meetings, send apologies along with a short report to the Secretary for the minutes.
3. Complete trustee’s declaration.
4. Be completely familiar with SLDS constitution, clubs/organisation committee procedures and the SLDS rules and regulations.
5. Vote on SLDS matters when asked to and attend EGM and AGM meetings.
6. To support SLDS to ensure SDS Minimum Operating Standards are kept up to date and complete.
7. To be part of committee sub groups assisting in: Securing funds, organising events and strengthening communications with members and clubs
8. Support the chairperson in the work of SLDS

Interviews

Interviews will be arranged after the closing date.

Applications

All applicants should send a note of interest to Patrick Murphy on Patrick.Murphy@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk detailing why you are interested in the role and any relevant skills and experience.

If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Patrick Murphy on the above email.

It is an exciting time for table tennis in Scotland and as part of the continued development of the organisation, Table Tennis Scotland (TTS) is seeking a dynamic individual to take on the role of Pathways Manager (PM).

This new position will support the Board of Directors and the Chief Operating Officer in implementing the development of table tennis throughout Scotland with an emphasis on building pathways into the sport which enables people to achieve their full potential in their chosen field. It is a challenging role and the successful candidate will take the organisation forward in achieving the objectives set out in the new TTS Strategic Plan, 2019-23.

The successful applicant will have a proven track record in sports development or a related discipline and experience of managing people, volunteers, budgets and projects. Knowledge of table tennis and the current Scottish sporting landscape would be advantageous.

This is a full-time post supported by sportscotland and based in the TTS office at Caledonia House, Edinburgh, with the post holder expected to travel throughout Scotland. The successful candidate will also have access to comprehensive training and support for professional development.

A full job description and application form can be downloaded from the TTS website or by contacting the TTS office on 0131 317 8077.

TSYT are looking for two enthusiastic, dedicated and independent people to join our Board as non-executive Directors.

TSYT have helped many of our best athletes reach the international stage.  Your input will help the Team Scotland Youth Trust, a registered Scottish charity, to continue to support the next generation of young talented Scottish athletes, coaches and team managers. Our support helps them to achieve their sporting goals at a National or International level through a range of educational programmes, awards and scholarships while developing as individuals.

Interested?

These voluntary posts will be for a four year period, April 2020- March 2024

Further information can be found on: https://www.teamscotland.scot/recruitment/ or email:  TSYouthTrust@TeamScotland.scot, or call Helen on 01786 466480

Application Closing Date: noon on 13 March 2020

Do you have what it takes to develop aquatics in Scotland?

12 Month Fixed Term / Secondment Opportunity
Salary circa £25k plus 6% pension

Scottish Swimming is seeking a Regional Swimming Development Manager to support and develop stronger, more sustainable clubs that will provide increased and quality opportunities for people to participate at all levels.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self- motivated individual to help our clubs to grow and retain their members by supporting them to provide quality coaching environments which enable athletes to progress to whatever level they choose.

Excellent leadership, communication and negotiating skills are a must as well as the ability to enthuse and motivate others.

Key Functions:

• To lead the development of swimming by implementing, monitoring and evaluating the Scottish Swimming Development Plan and Regional Swimming Development Plan
• Work in partnership to deliver a coherent athlete pathway
• Support and develop aquatic clubs
• Support and develop volunteers, coaches and technical officials

This post covers the West of Scotland including Argyll and Bute, Dumfries and Galloway, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, and West Dunbartonshire.

In return you will be offered an attractive salary, including contributory pension, as well as being part of a dynamic team that aims to ensure that everyone can swim.

Scottish Swimming is committed to selecting staff solely on the basis of their ability to do the job for which they are being recruited, and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

For an informal discussion please contact Sharon MacDonald, on 07787 151051.

Full information can be found on the Scottish Swimming website here:

https://www.scottishswimming.com/about-us/job-opportunities/ss-rsdm-west.aspx

Closing Date: 12 noon, Wednesday 19th February 2020

Interviews: Monday 24th February 2020

Recruiting body: Forth Valley Disability Sport

Closing date: Friday 6 March 2020

Forth Valley Disability Sport (FVDS) is a voluntary sport group where the main aim is to lead in the development of sport for people with physical, sensory or learning disabilities in partnership with key local agencies and local authority areas in Forth Valley. FVDS is a member branch of Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) who are the governing body of sport for athletes and players with a physical, sensory or learning disability. FVDS have achieved SDS Minimum Operating Requirements (MOR) which ensures all governance is up to date and appropriate. The committee of FVDS now wishes to appoint new committee members to join the branch.

Role Title – Treasurer (voluntary)
Organisation – Forth Valley Disability Sport (FVDS)
Responsible to – Forth Valley Disability Sport committee
Location – Forth Valley

An exciting opportunity has risen for a passionate and enthusiastic individual who is interested in helping achieve the vision and aims of FVDS by specifically supporting the organisation as committee treasurer

The Treasurer will support the FVDS Co-ordinator to help shape the financial future of FVDS by ensuring accurate records are kept of the charity’s finances. The post holder should be well organised and confident in handling financial information and producing reports to the FVDS committee. In return, FVDS offers the opportunity to meet new people, gain new skills, volunteer within a sports context, learn about the inspiring world of disability sport.

Contract – This is a voluntary position, but all reasonable expenses will be paid. Committee members will be expected to attend branch meetings (held 6 times per year), plus finance sub group meetings as and when required, support the branch to maintain SDS Minimum Operating Requirements and support the chairperson in driving the branch forward. The Level of time commitment is flexible and will be tailored to suit the applicant’s current commitments and the needs of the branch.

Term – 2 years

SKILLS REQUIRED AND MAIN DUTIES:

• Well organised and able to keep accurate records
• Confident in handling finances and keeping records
• Experience in budget handling
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Prepared to make a regular time commitment
• Prepared to make decisions when necessary

MAIN DUTIES:

1. Support Branch Coordinator to maintain efficient and effective bookkeeping records of all financial transitions

Interviews
Date to be confirmed after the closing date

Applications

All applicants should send a curriculum Vitae and cover letter to graham.harvey@fvds.org.uk by the closing date of Friday 6^th  March 2020 detailing why you are interested in the role and any relevant skills and experience. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Graham Harvey on the above email address.

£32k – £38k approx. (UoE Grade 6 + 15% premium)
35 hrs p/w
Open Ended

Scottish Student Sport (SSS) seeks an outstanding individual to join the senior staff team at its central Edinburgh office.

The successful candidate will work closely with the staff and volunteers of SSS to oversee a vibrant competitions programme, ensuring the best possible provision in terms of scope, quality and profile at both regional and national level.

SSS Head of Competitions Details
SSS Head of Competitions Job Description

Organisation: Scottish Swimming
Location: Scottish Swimming HQ (University of Stirling)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: circa £35k plus 6% pension
Closing date: 24 January 2020
Interview date: 31 January 2020
Duration: 12 Month Fixed Term / Secondment Opportunity

Scottish Swimming is seeking to appoint a Club Development Manager to lead a team of Regional staff to support and develop stronger, more sustainable clubs that will provide increased and quality opportunities for people to participate at all levels.  This post is for a 12 month fixed term and is also open to anyone wishing a secondment opportunity.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self- motivated individual to help our clubs to grow and retain their members by supporting them to provide quality coaching environments which enable athletes to progress to whatever level they choose.

Excellent leadership, communication and negotiating skills are a must as well as the ability to enthuse and motivate others.

For full details and to apply see the Scottish Swimming website:
https://www.scottishswimming.com/about-us/job-opportunities/scottish-swimming-club-development-manager.aspx