DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 9am on the Monday 22nd of September 2025 – applications should be emailed to shari@tireetrust.org.uk
This is a new role, part-funded by a recent 3-year grant from Bòrd na Gàidhlig, to provide added capacity and support to our busy and successful Youth Activities Programme with a specific focus on integrating the use of Gaelic within the programme.
The role will primarily work with our Youth Activities Coordinator, supporting ongoing regular and one-off clubs, sessions and events for young people in Tiree. There will also be an element of support work with our wider Gaelic development project work, helping other Trust staff to make more use of Gaelic in everyday activities.
Due to the nature of the role and its requirements, we are advertising the role with the average weekly hours being “subject to negotiation” with appointable candidates – a key requirement will be the ability to support the regular activities which primarily take place on week day evenings, after school, or on weekends. On-the-job training in supporting young people taking part in activities will be provided as needed.
Due to the nature of the work, and to satify legal obligations, the role will be subject to satisfactory completion of a registration with the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG scheme) in relation to this employment.
Please contact the Trust Office if you have questions or wish to discuss possible options before applying.
Job description
- To assist the Youth Activities Coordinator in running youth activities by:
- Providing supervision of participants to ensure observation of safety processes, support correct carrying out of sporting and other activities using suitable coaching and tutoring approach
- Encouraging and supporting the use of Gaelic, where possible, including wherever possible using the Gaelic medium for engaging with participants
- Contributing to the creation of a positive, supportive and encouraging environment for young people
- Ensuring the participants are treated with dignity and respect, under pro-equality inclusive approach
- Maintain a safety and healthy environment, providing corrective advice and supervision as needed
- To assist the Head of Comms and Gaelic in delivery of activities under our wider Gaelic development project, by:
- Providing support for occasional Gaelic events aimed at other age groups and wider community participation
- Assisting with delivery of Gaelic communications and materials for Trust projects, service delivery and community events
- Supporting other Trust staff in delivering on our Gaelic Development Plan as part of their other Trust duties
