Job Description

Are you passionate about sport, great with children, and eager to start your career in coaching and physical activity? Join our dynamic Children's Services Team at Saints Sport, University of St Andrews, as a Modern Apprentice in Sports Coaching.





We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, and highly motivated individual who is ready to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification in sport. This post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a supportive, challenging, and progressive environment.





In this unique role, you will support the Children's Services Coordinator in planning and delivering Junior Saints multi-sport weekly classes and holiday camps, helping children from preschool to high school develop a lifelong love of sport and physical activity.





The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Modern Apprenticeship in Sports Coaching at SCQF Level 6, supported by our external training partner, SDC-Learn. The programme is expected to take approximately 18 months to complete and comprises an SVQ with units focused on the planning, delivery, and review of sports coaching sessions, along with an additional optional unit from the framework.





Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Claire Scott, Assistant Director (Children's Services) e:cls25@st-andrews.ac.uk or t:01334 462012.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of

staff benefits

including:

Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme A range of wellbeing initiatives




Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)



Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at

https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on

hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk

.

Closing Date: 13 November 2025

Interview Date: 24 November 2025

Saints Sport



Salary: Year 1: 7.55 per hour, Year 2: 7.55 (age 16) - 10.00 (age over 19) per hour



Start: 5 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter



Fixed term for 18 months

School/Unit:

Saints Sport

Posted:

22/10/2025

Closing date:

13/11/2025

Closing time:

23:59