Head Sprints Coach role at Glasgow University Athletics Club

Scottish Athletics Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A university athletics club is seeking a Head Sprints Coach to lead the sprints group and support student athletes' development. The role focuses on fostering a culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement in a vibrant and successful environment. Candidates should be self-motivated and willing to collaborate with coaches and staff. Applications should include a covering letter and CV sent to the provided email. Interviews will be conducted within two weeks of application.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual who embraces inclusivity and success.
• Experience in coaching athletics, especially sprints.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sprints group to develop and support student athletes.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement within the club.

Job description

Head Sprints Coach role at Glasgow University Athletics Club

Glasgow University Athletics Club (GUAC) is recruiting a Head Sprints Coach.

GUAC is a vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive club that aims to organise, promote, and encourage the sport of Athletics within the university. GUAC is one of the largest clubs at the University of Glasgow, comprising four training groups: sprints, distance, jumps, and throws.

The club has a wide range of members from complete beginners to national champions. It is the biggest and most successful university athletics club in Scotland, being the 12x Indoor and 10x Outdoor Scottish University Champions.

GUAC is recruiting a self‑motivated individual who embraces the culture of inclusivity and success.

The individual will lead the sprints group, with the clear objective of developing and supporting student athletes.

The Head Coach will be responsible for developing a culture of continuous improvement and will work alongside the committee and other staff to achieve this.

This will include, but is not limited to club coaches, the club partnership with Glasgow University’s Sports Association, UoG Sport Staff andscottishathletics.

Application Process

Applications should include a short covering letter and CV. These should be sent [e-mail] . Interviews to be expected at most two weeks from application.

If you have any questions about the working pattern or experience, we encourage you to get in touch. For any general questions, please [e-mail]