Sports Development Assistant Part time Maternity Cover

Job Title:Sport Development Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Grade and Salary:Grade 4 24215.00 - 26707.00 pro rata

FTE and working pattern:

• One-year fixed term contract from February 2026 to February 2027
• 0.6 FTE - 21 hours per week (applicants that cant commit to the full 21-hour contract will still be considered)
• Delivery includes some weekend delivery with most delivery coming Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm

Organisation Name:Oriam: Scotlands Sports Performance Centre

Purpose of Role:The Sport Development Assistant will coordinate and deliver community sport services

Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivery of weekly programme of community multi-sport classes primarily for children.
• Delivery of other community multi-sport services such as birthday parties and inflatables.
• Ensure delivery meets health & safety standards outlined in risk assessments.
• Carry out administrative tasks to ensure smooth running of services such as using online booking & customer management systems and dealing with customer enquiries.
• Contribute to wider Oriam Activities department services such as holiday camps and open days.
• Support other staff within the team especially those required to deliver services within the multi-sport services.

Education Qualifications & Experience:

These are the criteria on which the short-listing and recruitment selection will be made

Essential

• Literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to SCQF Level 5 or similar or equivalent experience
• Experience of working within a similar role/ environment as outlined above
• Competent in the use of relevant IT systems & packages
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable professional and proactive approach
• Demonstrable ability to work quickly flexibly and accurately in a dynamic changing and pressured environment
• Demonstrable provision of excellent customer service

Desirable

• Sports Coaching qualification(s)
• Educated to SCQF Level 6 and above or equivalent qualification

How to Apply

Please submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing your interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV.

Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Sunday 23rd November 2025

We anticipate holding interviews on Thursday 4th & Friday 5th December

AboutOriam:Oriam has a vision to inspire engage and motivate our communities through the facilities we provide and the interactions we have with our customers. As a member of the team you will contribute to the delivery of the strategy.

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