Central - Head Squash Coach
About the role
The Highlands & Islands Squash Association (HISA), in partnership with Scottish Squash and sportscotland, Sutherland Squash Club, is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Coach Developer to support squash coaches and clubs across the Highland region. The role will provide accessible and consistent mentoring and development to coaches who face challenges due to the geographical size and rural nature of the Highlands, working through a blend of in‑person and online support. The Coach Developer will work with coaches to build confidence, improve coaching practice, develop sustainable club programmes and increase coaching capacity, with a particular focus on juniors and women & girls participation, alongside developing a connected network of coaches across the region.
Responsibilities
- Provide accessible and consistent mentoring and development to squash coaches across the Highland region.
- Work with coaches to build confidence and improve coaching practice.
- Develop sustainable club programmes and increase coaching capacity.
- Focus on increasing juniors and women & girls participation.
- Develop a connected network of coaches across the region.
Requirements
- Enthusiastic and experienced Coach Developer.
Pay
Circa £12,000 per annum (based on an average of 10 hours per week).
Schedule
- Part‑time position (approximately 10 hours per week).
- Flexible working hours.
- May require occasional weekend and evening work.