Frequently Asked Questions

What are the timelines for the posts?

This is an allocation-based work strand and investment will be made through our existing local authority investment processes and timelines.

Is there a specific role profile for the Club DO post?

There is an outline for the Local Club DO role in the overview paper. Further examples of job descriptions will be provided once they are developed by partners.

What is the length of the contract? Will it be aligned to the Partnership Agreement?

Awaiting final confirmation on timelines.

The budget has been committed for 2 years. sportscotland will invest in the full cost of Local Club DO posts from 2026/27 with the intention that these posts become part of core investment in future partnership agreements.

How will new Club DO posts fit around existing Club DOs already in place?

We will work with partners flexibly based on their existing teams. The new Local Club DOs can’t replace existing posts.

How will new Club DOs link up with existing SGB DO provision?

Through our geographical approach, sportscotland's geographic leads will play a role in connecting and communicating with SGBs and local partners to ensure that any new DO resource compliments existing support.

Who will we fund?  

·       Investment will be channelled primarily through Scottish Governing Bodies.

·       Investment may also be channelled through Local Authorities and Leisure Trusts to support community organisations

What kind of posts will we support?

Funding will support paid roles that strengthen club capacity based on club need and could include the following: 

• Club/Membership Administrator 

• Head Coach/Coach/Coaching Coordinator

• Club Development Officer

• Outreach Officer 

• Safeguarding Officer 

• Facility/Operations Manager 

• Coach Developers/Mentors 

• Community Impact Officer 

Will we fund current posts?  

We are looking for additionality, so we will work with Scottish Governing Bodies and partners to look at gaps and areas of potential growth rather than directly funding current posts in the system. 

What level of funding will be provided?  

sportscotland will fund up to 75% of costs (max £20k per club/applicant per year).

25% partnership funding is required to cover the project costs across the investment period of the project.

Posts must pay at least the Scottish Living Wage

What are the funding timelines?

Funding will be over 2 years with the potential of year 3 and year 4 funding.

Who are we investing in?

The Fund is available to:

Current sportscotland-invested SGBs; and Scottish Disability Sport (SDS), Scottish Student Sport (SSS), and Scottish ClubSport.

What are the levels of investment across the sports? 

Maximum per annum investment levels will be based on the annual value of sportscotland’s investment into each SGB. 

Collaborations 

Where two or more eligible partners collaborate on a project, the upper limit of investment will be determined based on: 

• The strength and merit of the proposal. 

• The scale and clarity of intended impact; and 

• Budget justification and value for money. 

Can SGB apply for multiple strands under this funding for differing projects?

Yes.... we will consider projects on their own merit, not necessarily limited to % investment max.

Who is the Summer of Sport funding for?

Summer of Sport funding is for local partners who will receive an allocated amount to deliver against the outcomes of the programme and for national partners, organisations and SGBs who can apply through the application process.

Can clubs apply?

Clubs and community organisations should contact their local authority area or their SGB or national organisation to discuss how they can help to play their part on the Summer of Sport.

What can the funding by used for?

Examples of what can be funded can be found in both the partners briefing document and the application portal. (links to follow)