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Performance Lifestyle™ Adviser (Two Posts)

Salary: £25,901 - £38,552 p.a. (pro rata)

Post One: Based in Tayside and Fife Institute of Sport (60% FTE)

Post Two: Based in Grampian Institute of Sport (80% FTE)

sportscotland is currently experiencing an exciting period in the lead up to the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games and is looking for two Performance Lifestyle™ Advisers to join the organisation.

You will deliver Performance Lifestyle™ services to athletes which will involve working within an integrated and interactive multi-disciplinary support team to optimise the athletes’ development and success. You will manage distractions and transitions that influence the performance of athletes, build a lifestyle that is conducive to performance taking into account educational, career and personal demands and will also be expected to provide expert, individualised solutions which enable athletes to perform at the highest level and to achieve a successful career after sport.

It is expected that you will have practical experience in working with the key sporting agencies in Scotland and the UK and also possess knowledge and experience of the Scottish and/or UK education system.

You must have a flexible approach to work and have a positive attitude to support a team of high performance experts working with elite Scottish Athletes.

The successful candidate for the Grampian based post will be expected to spend one day working on the National Programme. This will involve undertaking additional responsibilities such as being the lead in projects across the network, being a specialist in education and career development and leading on the development of the Athlete Curriculum.

sportscotland is an equitable employer and operates a child protection policy.

Closing date for completed applications: Wednesday 9th June 2010.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 14th June 2010.