Club and Community Development Officer

Job Description

Support local sports clubs in the Stirling area to be strong, sustainable, safe and inclusive clubs that play a key role within local communities and Scottish society, and provide a pathway for people to participate, progress and go on to achieve in sport.

This post is currently fixed term to 31st March 2027 but likely to be extended in line with SportScotland Investment Agreement from 1st April 2027.

 

Requirements

• Educated to degree level in a relevant field.

• Experience of successfully managing, coordinating and delivering a variety of sport or physical activity programmes

• Experience of working in communities

• Experience of working with sports clubs and their volunteers.

• Experience in partnership working and engaging vulnerable groups

• Ability to priorities workload and meet strict deadlines

• Experience of working with the public and providing a high level of customer service

• Full driving license.

 

Responsibilities

• Support the development of identified clubs within the Stirling area through regular engagement to build relationships with club leaders and supporting them to develop strong, sustainable, safe and inclusive clubs.

• Ensure clubs have strong financial operating and governance models.

• Work in partnership with ClubSport Stirling by taking on the ClubSport Stirling Secretary role and in supporting them to achieve their vision: where ‘All sports clubs in Stirling are exceptional in what they do so that the life changing impact of sports activity benefits everyone who lives here.

• Support local sports clubs through the delivery of training and development opportunities, promoting a more inclusive approach that is responsive to community needs. Provide training and guidance to associated staff on the remit and role of local sports clubs, to support effective information sharing and promotion of community events, activities, and clubs.

• Work in partnerships with clubs, schools, community groups, and partner organisations to increase participation & ensure they are well organised, sustainable, inclusive and providing excellent participation opportunities for the people of Stirling.

• Support with the recruitment, training, and development of club staff and coaches and volunteers.

• Develop effective relationships with appropriate external public, private and voluntary agencies including National Governing Bodies of Sport, Stirling Council Departments and sportscotland.

• Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes and prepare reports for stakeholders and funders.

• Promote programmes through social media, local media, and community outreach.

• Ensure all activities comply with safeguarding, health and safety, and equality legislation.

• Maintain accurate records, budgets, and participant data.

• Go the extra mile to help a customer or colleague in your own or another team to achieve and maintain an exceptional level of customer service in accordance with Active Stirling’s Brand Standards ensuring customers have a positive experience.

 

The Individual

At Active Stirling we are driven by the desire to improve people’s lives through getting more people, more active, more often. We expect our team to live and breathe our brand values: people centred, ambitious, respect, team spirit and integrity to help our customers and colleagues. This means you’ll be a true team player with a positive attitude joining a team of focused and passionate people where you’ll put people at the heart of what you do making sure a consistent quality service is delivered. As such, you will aim to develop your skills and the service of your business area. You’ll get to work at a great place with excellent learning and development opportunities. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension, generous holidays, and free use of our leisure facilities plus free car parking.