Through the project, the council will recruit two sporting mentors from the pool of talented athletes who can demonstrate success in their chosen sport. These individuals will receive mentoring training and work to harness and grow our local sporting talent.

Councillor Reid, who joined Legacy Week celebrations at the Ayrshire Athletics Arena, said: “Legacy Week is the perfect time to highlight the importance of sports mentoring to our young people and the two posts that have been created to harness the skills and experience of our local talented athletes.

“We are seeking applications now from athletes who have experience at the top of their sport and who have the drive and determination to inspire others. The successful candidates will be provided with mentoring training and will assist Vibrant Communities develop sustainable legacy projects.

“The council is committed to sport, to investing in state of the art facilities and the development of athletes of the future through training and mentoring.

“There will be nothing to hold back our young people from achieving their aspirations.” During the visit to the arena, Mr Reid also unveiled a legacy bench which was gifted to the council by the Young Scotland Flourishing Scotland project.

The bench, manufactured by Galgael, is made from Scottish Elm and sourced from Holyrood Park in Edinburgh.

Each unique bench has legacy wishes laser-engraved on a plaque.