Employer: Strathspey Camanachd
Location: Grantown on Spey and surrounding villages, Highlands of Scotland
Contract: 6 months with potential for extension, part-time (approx. 15 hours per week)
Start date: 12th January 2026
Salary: £15.50 per hour + travel and subsistence
Closing date of applications: 19th November 2025
Interviews will be held Week commencing 1st of December
Application: Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to dostrathspeycamanachd@gmail.com
About Strathspey Camanachd
Strathspey Camanachd is a community-based shinty club dedicated to promoting Scotland’s oldest sport across Grantown on Spey and the wider Strathspey area. We run youth teams from primary level up to U17s, a women’s team, and are working to re-establish a men’s section. Our vision is to make shinty accessible to everyone, regardless of age, gender, or financial background, and to use sport as a tool to improve health, wellbeing, and community connections.
Purpose of the Role
The Development Officer (DO) will be central to growing and sustaining shinty in Strathspey. Building on the successes of the past four years, the DO will focus on promoting junior shinty, expanding club membership across all ages, rebuilding the men’s section, and strengthening the women’s and youth teams. The DO will also support volunteers and coaches, coordinate with schools and partners, and help secure the club’s long-term sustainability through fundraising and grant opportunities.
The DO will report to a subcommittee and will be fully supported throughout the role.
Key Responsibilities
Participation & Development
- Promote and encourage junior shinty through schools and community programmes.
- Coordinate and arrange junior teams (P1–U17) for training and matches.
- Support the women’s team to grow numbers and develop players.
- Lead efforts to promote, rebuild, and recruit for the men’s section, including players and team management.
- Grow membership numbers across all sectors of the club.
- Work with Active Schools and the Camanachd Association to increase playing and coaching opportunities for all.
Coaching & Volunteering
- Put in place coaches and volunteers to support training and matches.
- Mentor and support coaches, volunteers, and new officials.
- Deliver and support shinty coaching sessions at all age levels.
- Step in to cover coaching sessions when required, including school sessions.
Community & Club Development
- Strengthen community engagement by involving families, schools, and local organisations.
- Grow the volunteer base and create opportunities for training and development.
- Identify and pursue fundraising opportunities and grant applications to support the DO role and wider club development.
- Help build a culture of inclusivity, ensuring shinty is accessible to all.
- Use social media and other communication channels to promote the club, increase visibility, and engage the community.
Administration & Club Support
- Keep an up-to-date inventory of equipment and inform the committee when supplies are low.
- Maintain a clean and tidy equipment store.
- Attend courses, training, or workshops as required by the club or funders.
- Report regularly to the committee on progress, outcomes, and challenges.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Experience in sports development, community engagement, or working with young people.
- Ability to recruit, motivate, and support volunteers.
- Ability to work independently and flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
- Commitment to equality, inclusion, and rural community development.
- Have undertaken safeguarding training or willing to do so
- Willing to undertake shinty specific coaching qualifications if not held.
Desirable (not essential):
- Ability to coach shinty sessions at all levels.
- Knowledge of shinty, or willingness to learn.
- Shinty coaching qualifications (support provided if not held).
- First Aid qualification.
- Minibus licence and Highland Council MIDAS certification