Sport & Physical Activity Coach (disability) – 2 Posts – (Part-Time)

Organisation: Glasgow Life
Salary: £24,371.18 - £25,861.29
Location: Glasgow
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 20 July 2025
Job Description: Location: Various Locations
Ref: GLA13888

Glasgow Life is looking for Sport and Physical Activity Coaches (Disability Swim) to join us in part time permanent contracts of up to 24 hours per week and/or bank positions. As a Sport and Physical Activity Coach you will be joining our in-demand Disability Learn to Swim programme and/or our Additional Support Needs (ASN) schools swimming programme. You will be part of a dedicated team which supports children and young people with a disability to be water confident and learn to swim safely.
As a Sport and Physical Activity Coach (Disability Swim) you’ll be joining our Glasgow Life Sport team, playing your part in encouraging people to live an active Glasgow life. Through sport and physical activity, we promote inclusion and wellbeing throughout the city. From Glasgow Club to our Learn to Swim programmes, the services we provide allow people to experience the life-changing benefits of participating in sports at all levels. Read more on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport
The role
As a Sport and Physical Activity Coach (Disability Swim) you’ll be an integral part of the team by delivering and implementing a comprehensive learn to swim programme for people with a disability. Reporting to the Sport and Physical Activity Officer (Cohesion) and working alongside an established team of coaching staff.
If you’re interested in joining us as a Sport and Physical Activity Coach you’ll need:
• Scottish Swimming Teaching Qualification (SSTQ) or equivalent
• Experience of working with people with a disability would be ideal but not essential
• Able to easily engage, communicate with and motivate people with a disability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work effectively in a team
You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.
Our city-wide contracts mean you will be flexible to work in any of our locations.
The ASN Schools Swimming Programme role has daytime shifts, and the Disability Learn to Swim programme takes place in the evenings and weekends. We are looking for candidates to work contracts of 24 hours that would cover both programmes, or 15 hours for the ASN programme only, or 9 hours for the Disability Learn to Swim programme only. The days and times for sessions on each programme can be discussed at interview.
We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.
Important Dates: Closing date 20th July and interviews may take place from 21st July onwards.
Benefits at Glasgow Life
• 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• And much more!

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life
We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer

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Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 20th July 2025

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