Vacancy: Club Development Manager

Canoescotland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Canoescotland is seeking a passionate Development Manager to lead the support for over 80 paddlesport clubs across Scotland. This role involves engaging with clubs, assisting in governance, finance, and health and safety matters, and developing sustainable programs for long-term growth. A commitment to increasing paddlesport accessibility is crucial. The position offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility and travel across Scotland. Applications are welcome via CV and cover letter detailing full or part-time preference.

Qualifications

• Experience in club development or similar roles.
• Understanding of paddlesport and community engagement.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead on engaging with paddlesport clubs across Scotland.
• Support clubs with governance, finance, and health and safety.
• Develop programs to ensure club sustainability.

Skills

Club development strategies

Governance understanding

Health and safety knowledge

Coaching engagement

Community building

Job description

Paddle Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic Development Manager to provide essential support to our network of paddlesport clubs.

Who are we?

Paddle Scotland is the Governing Body for paddlesport in Scotland. We are a membership organisation comprising more than 8,000 affiliated members including over 2,300 qualified coaches. We have a network of over 80 affiliated clubs and 45 delivery partners throughout Scotland offering a range of paddlesport disciplines.

What do we do?

As a people‑focussed and volunteer‑led organisation, we strive to support and educate everyone who paddles in Scotland. Our aim is to cultivate an inclusive community people want to be part of, with opportunities for all to grow, develop and progress in paddlesport.

As outlined in our ‘Paddlesport for All’ strategy, we believe that paddlesport is something that everyone should be able to enjoy regardless of background or circumstances. We want to make the sport more accessible and work in partnership with other organisations to seek out how to remove real and perceived barriers that prevent people taking up and flourishing in our sport.

What is the role?

The Club Development Manager Role is specifically focused on supporting our 80+ clubs across the country. Working with the Development Team, you will lead on engaging with clubs on the ground as well as supporting them with the behind the scene work such as governance, finance and health and safety. This role will include a mix of supporting remotely while being active at club events and paddles and developing programmes to support clubs to be sustainable long term.

Clubs are a vital part of the delivery of paddlesport in Scotland. This role will work to identify key areas for improvement in Paddle Scotland’s support for clubs, supporting the great work our clubs do while working to break down barriers that stop people paddling.

Coach development and skill development will play a pivotal role in the work you do with a drive to increase opportunities for paddling, engagement with coaching and leadership awards and to support clubs to have ongoing coach development programmes embedded in them.

Alongside your work in clubs, you will be actively involved in building the paddlesport community throughout Scotland, supporting the work of our 45 delivery partners and affiliated events to build a stronger community.

Location: Hybrid working, including travel across Scotland, as required

Reports to: Senior Development Manager

Employment: Full time (37 hours per week) or part time considered; permanent (following 3 month probationary period)

To apply for the role, please attach your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the post and send it to [e-mail] . Within your cover letter, please indicate preference of Full time or Part time/Job share basis.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 10 May 2026.

Interviews will be virtual and will be held w/c 18 May 2026.

Equality and Diversity Statement

Paddle Scotland is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and experiences.

If you have any queries about the application process, or would like to discuss the role in advance of an application, please contact [e-mail] .