ClimbScotland Head Coach; FTE

The Head Coach role will be an essential part of the Climb Scotland Pathway, key to supporting the organisation and delivery of our Squad programme as well as contributing to the development of the coaching workforce and opportunities in Scotland.

• Role:Head Coach
• Hours:0.5 FTE Contract (18.5hr/week)
• Salary scale:£24,921 - £29,074 pro rata (depending on experience)
• Location:Remote/hybrid working with occasional attendance at our Head Office in Perth

The position is wholly supported by sportscotland investment, with the specific aims of:

• Provide coaching and support as well as leading on the organisation of annual squad programme
• Working in collaboration with partners to provide support and opportunities to squad members
• Work closely with the Talent Development Officer and input into the future development and delivery of the performance pathway

The post holder will be part of the Climb Scotland team and will be expected to communicate and work collaboratively with the whole staff team as well as partner organisations, such as GB Climbing and Mountaineering Ireland. We need a holistic Head Coach that has experience of supporting athletes who are actively engaged and invested in progressing in competitive climbing, understanding of competition disciplines, formats and rules, and has the ability and experience to support and develop their age and developmental stage.

This is a part time post at 0.5 full time equivalent position (FTE) working 18.5 hours per week.

For full details, download the job description below:

Final date to receive applications:9am Monday 9 February 2026

Interviews:
Friday 27 February 2026 (ideally in person at Head Office, Perth)

Mountaineering Scotland Participation Statement

Mountaineering Scotland recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.