We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join a small team of Sport Development Officers to improve lives by inspiring active living to enrich physical and mental well-being of the communities of East Lothian.
Interviews will commence from the week beginning 2nd February 2026
Key Tasks
Participation and Programme Development
- Increase participation by developing and expanding the Enjoy Leisure recreational sports programmes
- Ensure there is a range of activities, competitions and events delivered across East Lothian.
- Support the development of an adult sports programme across East Lothian.
- Ensure there are appropriate sessions available across sports for those with additional support needs.
- Support Active Schools with the development of an after school sports club for children with additional support needs. Including coaching some of these sessions.
- Organise and coordinate the annual cross country and county sports events for both primary and secondary schools in East Lothian.
- Ensuring all activities are carried out with due regard for the Health and Safety of customers, staff and self in accordance with the Enjoy Leisure Health and Safety Policy
- Coach sessions where appropriate.
- Design, implement and support the delivery of holiday programmes throughout the year
Workforce Development
- Be actively involved in coach recruitment and retention
- Organise and facilitate opportunities for coach / volunteer development workshops
- Provide regular CPD opportunities for Enjoy Leisure staff members
- Provide ongoing mentoring and support for existing Enjoy Leisure coaches
Partnership Working
- Support the growth and development of local sports clubs and ensure there are strong links and pathway between clubs and schools/Active Schools and the Enjoy Leisure recreational programmes.
- Work in partnership with Active Schools to support and develop sports programmes and opportunities.
- Ensure continual communication with partners and actively engage with new partners to develop new sports, new participants and sporting pathways.
Monitoring and Evaluation, Marketing and Communication
- Record baseline data on participation / activity / movement / income and school – club participation.
- Act as a central point of contact for sports related queries.
- Submit monthly reports to update wider team on projects and initiatives
- Assist in the effective promotion of the opportunities available across the county
Other such duties as appropriate to the grading of the post as required by the Chief Executive of Enjoy Leisure
Job Requirements
Essential
- Coaching Qualification (in any sport)
- Experience of initiating, developing and evaluating projects
- Knowledge and understanding of sports development pathways
- Experience of working effectively with partners
- Experience of working within volunteer run clubs
- Ability to work as a team and individually
- IT Literate
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Excellent organisational skills
- Well-developed communication skills
- Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and projects
- Innovative
- Ability to undertake flexible working hours
- PVG membership for Vulnerable Adults and Children is an essential requirement of this post
- Willingness to undertake continuous professional development
Desirable
- Relevant college or university qualification.
- First Aid Certificate
- Child Protection Training
- Driving Licence
- Experience of working in a sports development environment
- Knowledge of national sporting/physical activity initiatives & strategies
- Experience of working with underrepresented groups
- Experience of writing development plans
- Experience of effective meeting management
- Leadership
- Good understanding of digital communications/social media use
- Experience of sourcing and securing funding
Salary
£26,361.84-£27,868.23 (pro rata)
£14.45 per hour
Hours per week
35 hours across Monday-Friday, including occasional weekend and evening work
Enjoy Leisure offer free access to Enjoy Leisure gyms and swimming pools. Generous local authority pension scheme. Additional training opportunities across sport and fitness. Employee Assistance Programme. Contributory benefit access to the Civil Service Sports Club (CSSC) for discounts at many retailers.
We have a closing date of 27/01/2026
Further information and applications