James Adams

Born and bred in East Ayrshire, James has a wealth of high level experience in the sport, leisure and recreation sector having worked at both the Olympic and Commonwealth Games. James is now the Head of Learning and Skills for Sport, Fitness and Hospitality at Ayrshire College where he enjoys working to develop the future workforce of the region. Prior to this position he successfully managed leisure clubs in the private sector and worked in Higher Education leading sports provision at UWS as the programme leader.

Educated at Kilmarnock Academy before gaining an honours degree in Leisure and Recreation Management from Glasgow University, James has over thirty year’s experience working in the public, private and voluntary sectors throughout East Ayrshire.

James is a member of the Scottish Football Association South West Development group and has been responsible for developing free football programmes for school children across East Ayrshire. James can often be found in the gym, or playing rugby at Ayrshire Athletics Arena where he is a volunteer club coach working with young athletes.