Club Development and Participation Co-ordinator: Pickleball Scotland

(Self-Employed Contractor)

Working the equivalent of 7 hours per day, over 5 days, to achieve a 35-hour week. The day rate is £150 and hours to be billed monthly. This may include evenings or weekends on a self-employed basis. You will be responsible for your own tax, NI, holiday pay and other associated obligations. This role will run from agreed commencement date until end of March 2027.

Home based working with occasional attendance for ‘in person’ meetings may be required

Pickleball Scotland are looking for a Club Development and Participation Co-ordinator on a self-employed basis to co-ordinate the development of the club accreditation scheme, support sustainable club development and will be tasked with monitoring key participation metrics. The main objectives for the role are participation growth, inclusion and building and maintaining partnerships.

This person will be responsible to a nominated member of the Management Committee of Pickleball Scotland.

The main responsibilities for this role are:

Club Accreditation Scheme

  • In collaboration with other members of the management committee, formulate a new club accreditation process suitable for the development of Pickleball Scotland

  • Ensure alignment with relevant policies and the legal requirements for governing bodies

Support Club Development

  • Strengthen and grow the number of pickleball clubs in Scotland, particularly in underrepresented areas

  • Provideguidance and resources to existing clubs on best practice and good governance for existing clubs

Partnership Development

  • Build and maintain partnerships to expand participation opportunities

  • Work with key partners such as:

    • Local councils

    • Schools and universities

    • Community sports hubs

    • Health and wellbeing programs

    • National bodies likesportscotland

  • Support initiatives that help securefacilities, funding, and outreach opportunities

Data, Monitoring & Reporting

  • Track participation and programme success

  • Monitormembership growth and participation trends

  • Collect analyse data as appropriate from clubs and programmes

  • Produce and develop reports toPickleball Scotland leadership and funders

Skills and Experience

Essential:

  • Passion for pickleball and community engagement

  • Strong communicationand interpersonal skills

  • Goodknowledge of the current Pickleball landscape in Scotland

  • Experience of partnership working

  • Knowledge and experience of community sports development and/or participation programmes

Desirable:

  • Experience in sports development roles

  • Experience in volunteer management

  • Knowledge and experience of planning and delivering club accreditation schemes

  • Knowledge of club structures in other sports

Personal Attributes:

  • Enthusiastic, approachable and engaging

  • Organised and proactive

  • Adaptable, with the ability to work independently

  • Committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities

  • Alignment with Pickleball Scotland Values

Key Outcomes

  • Increased number of clubs and members

  • Club support and engagementdeveloped

  • Data metrics developed to trackPickleball Scotlandpickleball activity

  • Growth in partnerships across Scotland

How to Apply:

Applications should be sent to secretary@pickleballscotland.org including a CV and Covering letter no longer than two pages. Two references from people who know your skills and experience.

Closing date for applications is Monday 27th July, 2026

Date published: 14 July 2026
Date updated: 14 July 2026

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