Pathway Coordinator

Role Type: Employed

Salary: £17,000 (£28,000 pro rata) plus expenses

Hours: 3 days/week (22.5 hours)

Annual Leave: 23 days/year

Location: Primarily working from home and on location with squads but required to attend meetings with line manager and other STS staff when required.

Start Date: 1st October 2026 (flexible, subject to notice)

STS is seeking an organised, enthusiastic and people-focused Pathway Coordinator to support the delivery of our expanding Performance Pathway.

STS is developing a more structured and connected pathway to help athletes across Scottish shooting access appropriate opportunities and progress through the sport. Our ambition is:

“To support athletes to reach their full potential through a structured, inclusive performance system, fostering personal development, technical expertise, and a culture of excellence across all levels of Scottish shooting.”

Supported by sportscotland Pathway Investment, this new role will have particular responsibility for coordinating the STS Development Programme and helping athletes navigate the pathway from club and athlete-development environments into Development and, where appropriate, towards the STS Performance Programme.

Who Are Scottish Target Shooting?

Scottish Target Shooting (STS) is a unified governing body created in 2016 to help develop the sport of target shooting in Scotland. As a relatively new governing body, we are looking to have a positive impact on clubs and help individuals of all abilities, across all the various disciplines of the sport. We are going through the process of developing our next strategic plan and pathways will feature heavily so this is an exciting time to join the team and help shape this work and have a direct and immediate impact as we build towards the 2030 Commonwealth Games and beyond.

What Will Be My Role and Responsibilities?

Reporting to the Performance & Pathways Manager, the Pathway Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the STS Development Programme. Initially, this will form the main focus of the role, supporting the establishment and effective delivery of new Development Squad provision across the shooting disciplines.

Working with athletes, parents, coaches, Association Management Groups, clubs and Regional Club Development posts, the postholder will help ensure that Development Programme activity is well organised, effectively communicated and connected to the wider athlete pathway.

An important part of the role will be strengthening connections between different pathway environments: helping athletes understand the opportunities available to them, supporting transitions into Development provision, and working with the Performance & Pathways Manager to ensure a joined-up transition for athletes progressing towards the Performance Programme.

As the Development Programme becomes established, the role is expected to evolve alongside the wider STS Performance Pathway. This may include coordinating activity across other areas of the pathway, strengthening connections between different stages and environments, supporting athlete transitions, and helping to coordinate new or expanded provision in response to identified needs.

This is a coordination rather than technical coaching role, and applicants do not need to have a background in target shooting.

As part of the role, you will be asked to drive the following areas (supported by STS staff, volunteers and directors):

Coordinate the day-to-day delivery and administration of the STS Development Programme, including squad activity, training calendars, venues and associated logistics.
Act as a key point of contact for Development Programme athletes, parents/guardians, coaches and other relevant stakeholders.
Coordinate with Development Coaches to support the effective planning and delivery of squad activity.
Support athlete application, selection, onboarding and review processes, ensuring athletes receive clear and timely information.
Maintain links with clubs, Regional Club Development posts, coaches, Association Management Groups and other providers of athlete-development opportunities.
Help athletes and coaches understand the STS Performance Pathway and the opportunities and progression routes available within it.
Support athletes transitioning from Stage 1 and Stage 2 environments into the STS Development Programme.
Work with the Performance & Pathways Manager and relevant coaches to support effective transitions from the Development Programme into the STS Performance Programme.
Maintain accurate athlete and programme records and support the monitoring of participation, retention, progression and athlete experience.
Gather feedback and information to help STS identify gaps, barriers and opportunities within the pathway.
Support the evaluation and ongoing improvement of Development Programme activity.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of pathway information, resources and consistent processes.
Work collaboratively with the wider STS team and external partners where appropriate.
Ensure activity is coordinated in accordance with STS policies and expectations relating to safeguarding, athlete welfare, equality and inclusion

What Are The Terms Of The Role?

The following terms are associated with the role as an employee of STS:

STS is a Living Wage Employer.
The successful applicant will be required to work some evenings and weekends for meeting with clubs and volunteers.
STS recognises that sporting activity often takes place outside traditional working hours. The postholder will therefore be expected to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, with working patterns agreed with the Performance & Pathways Manager.
Sick pay will be made available and will be discussed with the post holder.
The post holder shall be entitled to 23 days annual leave to be agreed in advance with their line manager.
All reasonable expenses incurred on STS business will be reimbursed.
The post holder shall be eligible to receive a pension, the terms of which will be agreed on appointment.

What Are The Authorities & Limitations Of The Role?

Budgets for the year will be developed with the Performance & Pathways Manager on annual basis and regularly monitored. The role will be authorised to make purchases that fall within the agreed budgets and STS purchasing rules. Full guidance on these processes will be provided in the STS Business Strategies and other policies and procedures approved by the STS Board and published on the company’s website.

What Is The Organisational Structure?

The role shall be accountable to the Performance & Pathways Manager who shall have direct line management responsibility for the staff of STS. The role will also report to the Performance & Pathways Director and attend Performance Group meetings to present information on relevant squads and athletes. The role will also work with other staff members, AMGs and other volunteers to best support the pathway athletes and coaches.

What Knowledge, Skills & Qualities Are Required?

We are looking for someone who enjoys bringing people and activity together and can keep track of the many moving parts involved in delivering a sporting programme.

You will be comfortable communicating with a wide range of people, from developing athletes and parents to coaches, volunteers, clubs and partner organisations. You will be able to work independently, take responsibility for your own workload and build positive relationships across a largely volunteer-led sporting environment.

Applicants are not expected to fulfil all the criteria but should be able to demonstrate the majority of the following:

Essential:

Strong organisational and coordination skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to manage multiple activities, priorities and deadlines.
Confidence building positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
The ability to work independently, use initiative and solve practical problems.
Good IT and administrative skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records.
An understanding of the importance of safeguarding, athlete welfare and inclusive practice.
A willingness to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, and to travel within Scotland as required.

Desirable:

Experience working within sport, athlete development or a similar environment.
Experience coordinating programmes, training activity, events or projects.
Experience working with children, young people and/or developing athletes.
An understanding of sports development and athlete pathways.
Experience working with clubs, coaches or volunteers.
Knowledge of the Scottish sporting system.
An understanding of target shooting and its disciplines

What Is The Application Process?

Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter outlining why they think they would be suitable for this role, what their strengths and experiences are that make them a suitable candidate.

Applications must be submitted using our Online Application Form (Found Below) By 11:59pm on 13 September 2026

Stage 1: All applicants will receive a response confirming receipt of their application. A review will be made of all applications and each applicant will be informed if they have been chosen for stage 2.

Stage 2: Applicant selected for stage 2 will be invited for an interview with a panel appointed by STS. This panel will likely include independent individuals to help support and inform the recruitment process.

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 22 September

All candidates will then be contacted to be told if they have been successful or not within 2 weeks of the interview. The successful candidate will begin at an agreed date. Unsuccessful candidates will be entitled to feedback within 4 weeks of the interview.

I Have Questions About The Role, Who Can I Contact?

If you have any questions about the role, organisation structure or anything else that will help inform your decision to apply, please speak to the STS Performance & Pathways Manager. Please, email on performance@scottishtargetshooting.co.uk if you wish to schedule an informal discussion.