Vacancy – Performance Centre Lead and Assistant Coaches

Bowls Scotland is investing in the establishment of new Performance Centres to strengthen our athlete pathway and support the development of talented bowlers across the country.

We are looking for passionate, knowledgeable and motivated individuals to join our coaching workforce as Performance Centre Lead Coaches and Assistant Coaches.

These roles offer an exciting opportunity to help develop talented athletes, deliver high-quality coaching sessions and support player progression within the Bowls Scotland Performance Pathway.

Performance Centre Lead Coaches will plan, coordinate and deliver Performance Centre sessions and Pathway Development Days. They will also lead, mentor and support Assistant Coaches, working closely with the High Performance team to create consistent and challenging coaching environments.

Assistant Coaches will work alongside the Lead Coaches to deliver sessions and support the technical, tactical, mental and personal development of pathway athletes.

All successful candidates will help create positive and inclusive learning environments that encourage athletes to reflect on their performances, take ownership of their development and progress within the pathway.

We are looking for candidates with experience of coaching or mentoring within bowls and a strong understanding of player development. Applicants should have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to motivate and support athletes and fellow coaches.

Experience within a performance pathway or coach-led environment and a recognised Bowls Scotland coaching qualification would be advantageous.

The roles will be based regionally across Scotland and will require some evening and weekend work, as well as travel when required.

Performance Centre Lead Coach

• Remuneration: £30 per hour

• Expected commitment: Approximately five hours per month for Performance Centre planning and delivery, plus Pathway Development Days of approximately eight hours per event, six to eight times per year

Performance Centre Assistant Coach

• Remuneration: £20 per hour

• Expected commitment: Approximately three hours per month for Performance Centre briefing and delivery, plus Pathway Development Days of approximately eight hours per event, six to eight times per year

Agreed travel expenses will be paid in addition to the hourly rate. Successful applicants will also receive ongoing coach development, training and mentoring support.

Bowls Scotland is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where individuality is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief.

For more information on the roles, please find the relevant recruitment documents below:

• [Click Here] to view the Job Advert and Person Specification

• [Click Here] to view the Performance Centre Lead Coach Job Description

• [Click Here] to view the Performance Centre Assistant Coach Job Description

• [Click Here] to download the editable Bowls Scotland Equality Form

For an informal discussion or further information, please contact Kareena Cuthbert, Head of High Performance, on 07355 672080 or kareenacuthbert@bowlsscotland.com.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining whether you are applying for a Lead Coach or Assistant Coach position to info@bowlsscotland.com, marked Private and Confidential: Performance Centre Coach Application.

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 29 November 2026

Online Interviews: Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 December 2026