Pathway Manager (Performance)
RYA Scotland seeks a committed and skilled individual to lead the development and delivery of our pathway program for sail racing.
What you and the role might look like
RYA Scotland hosts an innovative program of junior and youth training that brings sailors through the performance pathway. This journey should inspire, develop, and challenge the sailors to attain the highest potential they are capable of with the prospect of progression to the British Youth Sailing Team and beyond.
The pathway program is supported by a group of talented and committed race coaches. You will have an extensive knowledge and track record of competitive sailing environments and experience in performance coaching.
You will have an ability to work creatively with our Participation and Development Team and our Coach Education Team to develop innovative approaches to introduce and nurture sailors within the performance pathway.
The performance pathway is also supported by class associations, clubs, and the sportscotland Institute of Sport, therefore you will have the ability and confidence to communicate with a range of stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for the sailors and coaches.
Remuneration and benefits
- Hybrid working
- Salary of £34-37,000 dependant on experience, for 35 hours per week
- Benefits package includes 10% pension contribution and life insurance, free RYA Membership and associated preferential staff discounts.
- 26 days annual leave plus public holidays.
Closing date midnight on Monday 29th April 2024
Interviews will be held soon after.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK already in place.
For more information about this role, please have a look at the job description and person specification.
To apply please complete the application form and equality monitoring form which should be returned too the HR Department (jobs@rya.org.uk)
RYA Scotland is committed to equality of opportunity.
We are passionate about equality and inclusion and welcome applications from all. We have reviewed the Person Specification to be as inclusive as possible.
We are proud to be the first and only Sport Governing Body in Scotland to hold the LGBT Youth Scotland Foundations Charter and are currently renewing our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion through the "Moving to Inclusion" Framework. We have a focus on engaging women in sailing, disability is no barrier to participation, and we are actively changing to include young people in our decision making so when we say we welcome applications from all – we really mean it!
RYA Scotland is one of the foremost Sport Governing Bodies in Scotland. We protect and promote the interests of the 76,000 strong boating community and the 21,000 people in 268 RYA Affiliated Clubs, Class Associations and Training Centres across Scotland.