Masters Opportunity: Athlete Development & Physical Conditioning

Job Description

Make a Difference. Develop People. Deliver Excellence.

Scottish Gymnastics is seeking an enthusiastic, curious and motivated individual to undertake a fully funded Master of Philosophy (MPhil) focused on athlete development and physical conditioning within the women’s artistic gymnastics (WAG) pathway.

Delivered in partnership with the University of Stirling, this unique opportunity combines applied research with real-world coaching practice. Working alongside athletes, coaches and performance support staff, you will investigate and enhance physical conditioning practices within developmental gymnastics environments.

Using a “pracademic” approach, you will bridge theory and practice, contributing directly to the development of athletes and coaches while helping shape the future of physical conditioning within Scottish Gymnastics. This is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on both performance and culture across the WAG pathway.

What We Offer

• A fully funded MPhil in partnership with the University of Stirling
• An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to athlete development within Scottish Gymnastics
• Access to experienced coaches, practitioners and academic supervisors
• Hands-on experience conducting impactful applied research in a high-performance sporting environment
• Professional development opportunities across coaching, research and performance support

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please email Stephen MacDonald at University of Stirling on stephen.macdonald@stir.ac.uk or Scottish Gymnastics performance lead manager Kenny More on kenny.more@scottishgymnastics.org

How to apply

If you think you are right for this opportunity, please email HR@scottishgymnastics.org before 5pm on Wednesday 14 October with a copy of your CV and a covering statement which is no more than two pages long, outlining

• your relevant experience and qualifications
• your availability and proposed start date
• why this opportunity interests you
• any initial thoughts or ideas relating to the proposed MPhil project

We will hold interviews on Friday 23 October – we will advise the time and venue in due course