Part Time Active Schools Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover) - 491559

Live Active Leisure; Scotland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Active Leisure, in partnership with sportscotland and Perth and Kinross Council, is seeking an enthusiastic maternity cover to join the Active Schools team in Scotland. Start date: 07/01/2027.

You will work to provide opportunities for children and young people to take part in sport and physical activity, while developing leadership and volunteering pathways. The role requires degree qualification or equivalent experience, excellent communication, a valid driving licence, vehicle access,

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• PVG Scheme Membership is essential.
• Full, current driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children and young people within education, sport, health, community, leisure and/or recreation settings.
• Manage and work with volunteers.
• Contribute to high-quality opportunities for children and young people to participate in sport and physical activity.

Skills

Communication skills

Volunteer management

Children & youth engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree-qualified or equivalent

Job description

Maternity Cover - Start Date 07/01/2027

Live Active Leisure, in partnership with sportscotland and Perth and Kinross Council, is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Active Schools team.

The aim of the Active Schools Network is to work closely with key partners to provide
high-quality opportunities for children and young people to take part in sport and physical activity. Our mission is also to create strong leadership and volunteering opportunities and pathways through sport and physical activity.

A key focus for the team is breaking down barriers and being creative in how we engage with children and young people who would benefit most from opportunities to be physically active. You will have extensive experience of engaging with children and young people within education, sport, health, community, leisure and/or recreation settings, along with experience of managing and working with volunteers.

You should be degree-qualified or have equivalent experience, and be able to clearly demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the aims of the Active Schools Network. Excellent communication skills are essential. A full, current driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.
PVG Scheme Membership is essential.

Closing Date: 30 October 2026 Interviews: 16 November 2026