ClimbScotland – Competition Officer

Vacancy:
Climb Scotland – Competition Officer

The Competition Officer role will be an essential part of the Climb Scotland programme, key to supporting the delivery of our current domestic competition programme as well as developing future climbing competition opportunities, in collaboration with the Scottish Climbing Wall Network (SCWN) and key partners.

This is a part time post at 0.5 full time equivalent position (FTE) working 18hrs 75mins per week (2 ½ days), excluding lunch breaks. The FTE salary grade for the post is £25,918 – £30,237 per annum and the position on the scale will be negotiable on appointment depending on previous experience.

• To manage the delivery of the Scottish competition programme liaising with climbing wall managers, route setters, Competition Coordinators and volunteers
• To work in collaboration with other Mountaineering Councils (BMC / Mountaineering Ireland) and the International Federations (World Climbing / UIAA) to create an annual competition calendar of competitions that supports the talent pathway
• To continue the growth of a volunteer culture in the competitive Scottish climbing community amongst parents/guardians/climbers/clubs incorporating training opportunities and incentives. Establishing a volunteer pathway from fun comps to National events
• Provide copy and visual content for Climb Scotland media on a regular basis based on activities undertaken

Mountaineering Scotland Participation Statement

Mountaineering Scotland recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.