Gymnastics Development Officer with Xcite at West Lothian Leisure

Ready to Flip Your Career to the Next Level?

We’re on the lookout for an energetic, creative and driven Gymnastics Development Officer to take our Gymnastics Programme to new heights!

This isn’t just a desk job - you’ll be leading from the front, shaping exciting programmes, inspiring coaches, and creating unforgettable experiences for participants of all ages and abilities.

Working closely with our Sports Development Officer (SDO) and Sports Development Manager (SDM), you’ll play a key role in growing participation, developing talent and making sure everything we deliver is high-quality, engaging and built to last.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Lead, Grow & Inspire

  • Drive the success of our Gymnastics Programme — boosting participation, progression and retention

  • Spot new opportunities to grow income, improve efficiency and keep things fresh and exciting

  • Turn data and customer insight into smart decisions that make a real impact

  • Plan a vibrant annual calendar packed with classes, events, festivals and holiday activities

  • Work with marketing to get more people discovering and loving gymnastics

  • Occasionally step onto the floor and coach — showing exactly what great looks like

Build an Amazing Team

  • Welcome and mentor new coaches, helping them hit the ground running

  • Support and develop a high-performing, motivated coaching team

  • Keep track of qualifications, safeguarding and CPD (we love a well-organised spreadsheet!)

  • Help identify training needs and support personal development journeys

  • Be part of regular 1:1s - supporting performance, wellbeing and growth

  • Carry out quality assurance reviews to keep standards sky-high

Share Your Skills

  • Lead and deliver coaching courses, workshops and CPD sessions

  • Create a dynamic education programme that supports both learning and income

  • Deliver engaging training that inspires coaches at every level

  • Keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes — from bookings to certifications

Connect & Collaborate

  • Build strong relationships with clubs, schools and governing bodies

  • Stay ahead of industry trends, safeguarding and best practice

  • Represent us at events, meetings and forums - sharing ideas and learning from others

What You’ll Bring

  • A passion for gymnastics and developing people

  • Strong coaching knowledge and technical expertise

  • Experience in programme delivery, performance tracking or development roles

  • Confidence working with data, people and new ideas

  • Great communication skills and a team-first mindset

  • A proactive, can-do attitude (and maybe a love for a good cartwheel!)

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Make a real impact in your community

  • Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team

  • Opportunities to grow, learn and develop your career

  • A role where no two days are the same

Salary:  £32,585.00

Closing date for applications:  1st April 2026.

View the full job description and apply online

Date published: 18 March 2026
Date updated: 18 March 2026

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