LAL Sports Development

⭐ Sports Development Officer
📍 Dewars Centre, Perth
🕙 37 hours per week (fixed term to 31 March 2028)

We are looking for two highly motivated individuals to be part of our Sports Development team based in Perth.

Successful applicants will be dedicated to the development of community sport; team players driven to make a difference. Each role will take lead responsibility for Community Sports Hubs and Club Support within a specified area of Perth and Kinross.

Individuals will work alongside identified clubs – delivering ‘impact projects’ that support clubs to be strong, inclusive, safe and sustainable – with the intended outcome being a growth in club participation and a more diverse range of club participants across our area.

Closing date: 8 June 2026

Find out more and apply 👉 https://sbrew.link/RBh3LVKR

LAL Sports Development Sportscotland

MHAW | People supporting people💚

Strathearn United F.C. is a football club in Crieff founded in 2024 with the aim of supporting men’s physical and mental health through football.

The club has grown from strength to strength, helping players to live better lives, some with life changing results!

Find out more about the club at the link below

https://liveactive.co.uk/how-football-in-crieff-is-transforming-mens-health-2/

MHAW | Sign the Mental Health Charter 💚

Scotland’s Mental Health Charter for Physical Activity and Sport aims to empower physical activity and sport clubs and communities to ensure mental health and wellbeing is not a barrier to engaging, participating and achieving in physical activity and sport. By signing up to the charter, sports clubs will:

🟢 Promote inclusive practices & approaches around mental health & wellbeing.
🟢 Embrace inclusion & create a positive & welcoming culture.
🟢 Actively collaborate with & contribute to the charter network & wider communities by sharing learning.
🟢 Review & recognise impacts & achievements in supporting people’s mental health & wellbeing.

For more information on the Charter and how you can make an impact, visit the link below

https://bit.ly/4tWDZ70

MHAW | sportscotland Learning on Brightspace 💚

The Child Mental Health and Wellbeing module covers how to support on key issues affecting children and young people, including

🟢 anxiety and stress
🟢 depression
🟢 eating disorders
🟢 self harm and su***de

This free online course will help you recognise the signs and symptoms of each. To complete the course, click the link below

https://bit.ly/3R4aLVc

For local support, please reach out to one of the many services on offer in Perth & Kinross
https://bit.ly/4nFlWQF

NEW! Summer of Sport Funding 😎

The Summer of Sport funding stream is a one-off investment from the Scottish Government. The aim of the funding is to provide free, targeted or reduced cost activities / events designed to maximise engagement and address barriers to participation.

PACES Clubs and Community Sport Hubs are invited to apply for funding to create opportunities for young people aged 3 to 26 (particularly those facing disadvantage) to get active, stay active, and enjoy the benefits of physical activity.

Find out more by clicking the link below

https://mailchi.mp/liveactive/summer-of-sport-funding-2026

MHAW | Take Action 💚

Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week (11th-17th May). The campaign exists to help us to have conversations about good mental health and to take action to make change for yourself, or to help someone else.

Through the week we will be highlighting some of the ways you can take action, and today we are encouraging everyone to spend a little time being active because physical activity can help:

🟢 Reduce stress and anxiety
🟢 Improve mood and energy
🟢 Boost confidence and self-esteem
🟢 Improve sleep
🟢 Give structure and routine
🟢 Create social connection and support

For local support, please reach out to one of the many services on offer in Perth & Kinross

https://bit.ly/4nFlWQF

Applications are now open to join our Young People's Sports panel! 🤩 See below for more info! 👇

Young people of Perth & Kinross we want to hear from you!

Sport in our region is shaped by a lot of voices, but not always the ones that matter most: yours.

The Young People's Sport Panel is a group of 14–19 year olds helping to shape how sport and physical activity are developed and delivered across Perth & Kinross. Members draw on their own experiences to raise the profile of local sport and break down the barriers that stop young people getting involved.

You'll speak at events, work alongside Sports Hubs and the local Sports Council, champion young athletes online, and help deliver sporting events across the region.

We're looking for people aged 14–19 who live or study in Perth & Kinross, care about the difference sport can make, and are confident representing the views of others. The commitment is one meeting a month, online or in person.

Applications close Friday 12th June 2026.

Find out more and apply here 👉 https://sbrew.link/MI9PJtkb

E-NEWS | Club and Community

Our latest sports development e-news is out!

- Club funding from sportscotland
- Apply for our Young People's Sports Panel
- Courses for coaches and volunteers
- Disability sport events
- Jobs in sport - Kinross Rugby Club

And much more! Read at the link below

https://mailchi.mp/liveactive/sportsdevelopment-may-2026

Sport really is for all ages! A wonderful badminton feature about Dan Travers and Christine Black!

Opportunities are a plenty for summer coaching work!

🏅 Casual Multi-Sport Coaches
📍 Crieff / Kinross / Blairgowrie / Aberfeldy / Perth
⏰ School holidays and evenings/weekends during term time

We're looking for a new batch of coaches to help us deliver fun sport activities to children and young people during the summer holidays and beyond!

Do you have a real passion for sport and want to share that with others? Have you got experience delivering activities to younger children, even in a voluntary capacity? If so, we'd love to hear from you as we grow our children's sport programme across Perth & Kinross.

An introductory level coaching qualification would be beneficial, but most of all we're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are willing to learn, work as part of a team and be a positive role model.

PVG Scheme Membership is required before starting in the role.

📅 Closing date: 3 May 2026 🗓️ Interview dates: 14 & 15 May 2026

Find out more and apply 👉 https://sbrew.link/8u3dap45