Mountaineering Scotland is committed to being an employer and volunteer organisation that recognises and encourages equal opportunities, diversity, inclusion and respect in the workforce, with employment conditions and practices that ensure all staff and volunteers are treated equitably. We particularly welcome applications from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector including women, people with disabilities (including hidden disabilities) and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities.
The Head Coach role will be an essential part of the ClimbScotland Pathway, key to supporting the organisation and delivery of our Squad programme as well as contributing to the development of the coaching workforce and opportunities in Scotland.
The position is wholly supported by sportscotland investment, with the specific aims of:
Following our AGM in November 2025, we are looking for 3 new volunteer Directors to join the Board of Mountaineering Scotland:
We are interested to hear from individual members or members of clubs who may be interested in these important voluntary roles.
Joining the board of Mountaineering Scotland offers potential for the development of new and existing skills, meeting new people, developing new networks and making a genuine difference to mountaineering in Scotland. The Board also welcomes expressions of interest from suitably experienced individuals who are not currently members of Mountaineering Scotland on the basis they would be prepared to become a member if selected.
If you have a passion for hill walking, mountaineering and climbing, or just love Scotland's mountains, and have some time available to get more involved in the work of Mountaineering Scotland, we need you!
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