Careers at BWL

We often have new and exciting opportunities for skilled individuals to join our team.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and welcome new ideas and perspectives. As a recognised equal opportunities employer we positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, belief and gender.

This ethos has seen us create an incredibly committed, professional and skilled team that is at the heart of everything we do. Furthermore, we are dedicated to helping our staff fulfil their potential and encourage professional development opportunities.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants MUST complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form, as well as the application form, when applying for any of these roles.

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Job Title: Pathway Assistant Coach (Scotland)
Salary Range: Circa £100 day rate (12 days per year)
Location: West Scotland
Responsible to: Lead Pathway Coach

The role requires weekend work.
Main purpose of the Job:

- Support the development of BWL’s “Progression Strategy 3 - Build a broader and more diverse base of talent” to achieve its strategic objectives in-line with UK Sport and Home nation funding organisations for 2026.

- Support BWL Pathway Coach to provide high quality coaching to, Youth, Junior & U23 athletes in line with the Complete British Weightlifter Syllabus

- Support the development of BWL’s desired performance culture:
develop an environment and culture that is conducive to athlete development
develop an environment and culture that is open to learning.

- Work effectively with the BWL Pathway Lead and BWL Pathway coach to ensure there is integration and wider organisational support in areas such as education, competitions, communications, IT & digital developments, governance & compliance, and board reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the delivery of BWL’s Regional Pathway Programme working closely with BWL Pathway coaches and BWL Pathway lead to:
- Provide high quality coaching at BWL Regional Squads
- Provide support at agreed BWL national competitions, (As requested)
- Deliver high quality learning experiences for athletes which align to the Complete BWL Syllabus
- Support the Pathway Coach to monitor & review athlete progress
- Build and maintain positive relationships with key personal coaches, Club officials and athletes

- Support the development of BWL Progression strategies, providing weightlifting expertise and context.

- Attend performance meetings and support the wider performance team with any projects as requested.

- Demonstrate commitment and behaviours in line with the BWL values.

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Job Title: Performance Pathway Co-ordinator (Scotland)
Salary Range: £100 daily rate (tbc days per year)
Location: Inverclyde National Sports Centre & Remote
Responsible to: Head of Performance - Weightlifting

The role requires weekend work.
Main purpose of the Job:

- Support the development of BWL’s “Progression Strategy 1- Change the way we support athletes of High Potential” to achieve its strategic objectives in-line with UK Sport and Home nation funding organisations for 2026.

- Co-ordination the Scotland Training Squad – CWG 2026 and provide support to Coaching staff and the 8 selected athletes.

- Co-ordinate and oversee monitoring and review processes working closely with the Performance & Pathway Coach (Scotland) and BWL Pathway Lead

- Co-ordinate the Regional Pathway Squads (East & West Scotland)

- Support the development of BWL’s desired performance culture:
develop an environment and culture that is conducive to athlete development
develop an environment and culture that is open to learning.

- Work effectively with the BWL Head of Performance and/or his or her delegate to ensure there is integration and wider organisational support in areas such as education, competitions, communications, IT & digital developments, governance & compliance, and board reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
- Co-ordinate the Scotland Training Squad – CWG 2026 working closely with the BWL Performance & Pathway Coach for Scotland and the BWL Head of Performance and/or his or her delegate.
- Organise & book necessary facilities for training camps and squads
- Organise & agree key education / support services for 8 selected athletes ensure that delivery remains aligned to BWL WITTW Strategy
- Co-ordinate the monitoring & review processes
- Communicate key information related to athletes, coaches and parents.
- Provide support at agreed National competitions, (As requested)
- Build & maintain positive relationships with key personal coaches, Club officials and athletes