Para Pathway Coach (Part Time)

Triathlon Scotland; Stirling; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6% pension

14 days annual leave + 5 public hols

Job summary

Triathlon Scotland seeks a part-time Para Pathway Coach in Stirling to grow the Scottish para triathlon performance pathway and identify talented athletes for progression through national programmes.

The role involves collaborating with British Triathlon, Scottish Disability Sport, clubs and coaches to create inclusive, sustainable training environments and to support athlete referrals and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching athletes in triathlon or related disciplines.
• Understanding of athlete development, talent identification and progression.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Commitment to inclusive coaching.
• Desirable: experience with para athletes and knowledge of para triathlon classification.

Responsibilities

• Lead para triathlon talent identification events and opportunities across Scotland.
• Build relationships with other sports to identify athletes who could transfer to para triathlon.
• Act as the main operational contact with the British Triathlon Para Programme.
• Support athlete referrals, assessment and progression into British Triathlon programmes.
• Help clubs and coaches develop inclusive, sustainable training environments.
• Work with event organisers to improve accessibility and racing opportunities.

Skills

Coaching experience

Athlete development

Inclusive coaching

Planning & organisation

Job description

Triathlon Scotland is looking for a part-time Para Pathway Coach to develop and strengthen the Scottish para triathlon performance pathway.

The Role

The aims are to increase the number of athletes in para triathlon, identify talented individuals who could transfer from other sports, and create clear progression towards the British Triathlon Para Programme.

You will work with British Triathlon, Scottish Disability Sport, clubs and coaches, and support a small network of clubs to welcome and develop para triathletes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead para triathlon talent identification events and opportunities across Scotland
• Build relationships with other sports to identify athletes who could transfer to para triathlon
• Act as the main operational contact with the British Triathlon Para Programme
• Support athlete referrals, assessment and progression into British Triathlon programmes
• Help clubs and coaches develop inclusive, sustainable training environments
• Work with event organisers to improve accessibility and racing opportunities

About You

• Experience coaching athletes in triathlon or one of its disciplines
• Understanding of athlete development, talent identification and progression
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
• A commitment to inclusive coaching
• Desirable: experience with para athletes and knowledge of para triathlon classification

Key Details

• Location: Stirling, with travel as required
• Contract: Part time (0.5 FTE), four-year contract
• Salary: £31,000 - £33,000 FTE
• Benefits include a 6% pension and 14 days’ annual leave plus 5 public holidays
• Applications: Triathlon Scotland application form
• Interviews: 3 December 2026
• Closing date: 23 November 2026 (9am)