Active Schools Co-ordinator - Hawick

Job Details

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Hawick

Salary: LiveBorders Grade 8 - £34,688.52 - £37,505.27 per annum

Hourly Rate: £17.98 - £19.44

Contract Duration: Temporary until 31st March 2027 or earlier return of post holder ( Subject to funding approval this role will be extended to 1st August 2027 )

Interviews: To be held on Wednesday 27th May 2026

Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026

Role Purpose

We are looking for a motivated and professional individual to coordinate in the Hawick cluster.

The fundamental aim of the Active Schools Network is to offer all children and young people the opportunities and motivation to adopt active, healthy lifestyles, now and into adulthood.

Be part of the team responsible for developing and supporting an infrastructure within the school and wider community to achieve our aim.

Be part of the team making this happen by recruiting, supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and school staff who in turn deliver physical activity opportunities before school, during lunchtime, after school and in the wider community.

A degree and further relevant experience or qualifications in a sports and/or business-related discipline are required.

If you can clearly demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the aims of the Active Schools network and have extensive experience of engaging with children and young people through sport and physical activity in education, sport, health, community leisure and/or recreation industries as well as proven project management experience, we would love to hear from you.

Essential

Degree and further relevant experience or qualifications in a sports and/or business-related discipline

Informal Enquiries

For informal enquiries please email Paul Scott, Active Schools Manager. Paul.Scott@scotborders.gov.uk or telephone 07887 471128

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.