Youth & Community Coordinator

Pinkston Watersports

Job Title: Youth and Community Coordinator

Location: Glasgow G4 9XP
, site based with some outreach / community work. No homeworking.

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £27,775 - £33,150

Annual Leave: 28 days plus progressive leave policy

You will work closely with the Activities Manager to develop and deliver a high‑quality, inclusive programme of services, ranging from fun sessions for Scouts, Guides and other community groups to structured, school accredited programmes. You'll immerse yourself in our youth clubs and local projects, gaining a strong understanding of the communities we serve, the challenges they face, and the diversity they represent, while building on and enhancing our existing offer.

You will also dive in and deliver on some youth‑led sessions.

A key part of the role will involve developing and maintaining a strong network of schools, youth organisations and community contacts, actively promoting the opportunities available  will spend significant time building relationships, coordinating visits, and engaging with local groups. You will also have opportunities to contribute to grant funding applications.

• Work within the framework of our youthwork strategy and support delivery of paddle sport activities
• Contribute to the development of youth awards and accreditation pathways (e.g. ASDAN and similar frameworks)
• Apply youth work principles to support the personal, social and emotional development of young people
• Maintain and continue to build a strong network of schools, youth organisations, and community partners
• Shape and adapt programmes to better support local needs, inclusion, and long‑term engagement
• Take responsibility for key programmes (e.g. youth initiatives or community projects), ensuring delivery against agreed outcomes
• Support the integration of Curriculum for Excellence (Experiences & Outcomes) within activity delivery
• Work flexibly as part of a small team, contributing to the overall operation of the centre

Essential

Qualifications:

• Qualified to lead in one or more activities:
  Kayaking, Canoeing, Stand‑Up Paddle boarding, Bushcraft, Archery, or Team Building
• 16‑hour Outdoor First Aid qualification
• Safeguarding / Child Protection training
• Full UK driving licence

Mandatory

Experience and Skills:

• Experience working with young people and community programmes
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and related tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience of working in a community setting with local partners
• Leadership and coaching, youthwork qualifications or other relevant experience

Desirable

Qualifications:

• Understanding of the third sector or social enterprise
• Experience in preparing and submitting funding applications
• Experience using evaluation and impact data
• Land‑based activities – Archery, Bushcraft, Team Building
• D1+E Licence

• We value the inherent rights of every child (within the UNCRC framework and safeguarding practices)
• We value Fun – Enjoyment is central to everything we do
• We value Blue & Green Spaces – Supporting health and wellbeing through outdoor environments
• We value Learning through Challenge & Reflection
• We value Community Strength – Building opportunity through partnership & connection
• We value Safe Practice – Safety underpins every experience
• We value Good Stewardship – Responsible use of our resources
• We value Water Safety Training and Competitive Sport

Reports to Centre Manager. The role is site based with some outreach/community work and requires full‑time presence on site.

Pinkston is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding principles. An offer of employment is subject to PVG and 2 satisfactory references.

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. If you’re passionate about people, community and purposeful work and ready to make a real impact through outdoor activity and community engagement, we encourage you to apply.