Active Schools has a key remit to provide opportunities for secondary school pupils to become leaders, gain qualifications and get involved in volunteering.
Our Coaching Academy is a sports leadership scheme for high school pupils who are thinking about a career in the sports industry. With over £50,000 secured from the national lottery over 3 years we are able to provide young people with training and formal coaching qualifications and opportunities to use the skills they have learned via real world coaching opportunities. This is an excellent first step on the career path for many young people.
Young Ambassadors is a sportscotland programme for young people in school between the ages of 14 and 17. Their role is to motivate and inspire other young people from primary and secondary schools across Scotland to get involved in sport within their schools.
Every secondary school in West Dunbartonshire selects 2 Young Ambassadors who aim to promote and increase physical activity within their school. They work closely with their Active Schools Coordinator and P.E. Department to organise competitions and festivals, create new or develop current extra-curricular clubs and in turn, increase participation.
Visit the sportscotland website for more information on the Young Ambassadors programme.