Salary £21K (21 Hours per Week)

Fixed Term – 1 year

The Borders Athlete Support Programme Management Group is seeking to appoint a Programme Manager to take the leading role in managing and developing the ASP Programme within the Scottish Borders region.

This exciting position is the result of co-operation between Scottish Borders Council, the Winning Scotland Foundation, East of Scotland Institute of Sport and the Borders Sports Development Group. 

The successful applicant will primarily be responsible for the coordination, implementation and development of an integrated support services programme for athletes and coaches within the Scottish Borders.  The Programme Manager will be working with enthusiastic and committed local athletes, coaches, support services providers and other sports organisations

The Scottish Borders area has produced a number of athletes achieving success at District and National level over the years, and this new post provides the successful applicant with the opportunity to take the ASP programme forward and to be involved in the development of an innovative support programme for talented athletes and coaches in the Scottish Borders.

The post will be contracted to the ASP Management Group and be on a self-employed basis. For an informal discussion on any aspects of this post, please contact Rick Kenney, Chairman, ASP Management Group on 01835 825160 or 07801 793349.

For further information or an application pack, please contact the ASP Management Group at the above numbers or email rkenney@scotborders.gov.uk

Closing Date: Midday Monday 16th February 2009

Interview Date: Friday 27th February 2009 in Galashiels