Swimming Teacher – 10 Posts

Organisation: Glasgow Life
Salary: £25,346.03 - £26,895.74
Location: Glasgow
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 1 March 2026
Job Description: Location: Various
Ref: GLA14672

We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here.

Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for qualified Swimming Teachers to join our team on a permanent part time basis. We are offering flexible weekday and evening contracts across our range of swimming pools. As a Swimming Teacher, you will be part of a dedicated team responsible for delivering fun and exciting lessons to our Learn to Swim customers who range from Pre-School to Adults, Beginners to Improvers.

What you need to know

Hours:
Our positions cover our City-wide Learn to Swim venues meaning you could work in any of our venues delivering Swimming Lessons; examples of some of our current vacancies include:
• Tuesday 3:40 – 8pm at Glasgow Club Pollok or Glasgow Club Gorbals
• Wednesday 3:40 – 8pm at Glasgow Club Scotstoun
• Thursday 3:40 – 8pm at Glasgow Club Bellahouston
• Friday 3:40 – 8pm at Glasgow Club Tollcross
• Saturday 8:40am-1pm at Glasgow Club Gorbals
• Sunday 8:40am-1pm at Glasgow Club Gorbals
• Sunday 2:40 – 7pm at Glasgow Club Bellahouston or Glasgow Club Tollcross

All our venues have great links to public transport and either free parking or parking nearby.

Contract type:
• Permanent

Pay details: The listed salary is for a full-time role. If you’re applying for a part-time or bank job, we will calculate your pay on a pro-rata basis. The hourly rate is £13.89 - £14.74 per hour (depending on experience).

Location:
• City-wide, with your main base discussed at interview.

What you’ll do
As a Swimming Teacher you’ll be a part of an established team, reporting to the Swim Officers/Swim Co-ordinators within our venues and work alongside an established team of teachers. Don’t worry if you are new to teaching or don't have a lot of experience; we can provide support from our Lead Teachers and Tutors who can help bring out the best in you! If you have the right aptitude and enthusiasm; we will work with you to make you the best teacher possible

Who you are
We’re looking for someone with the right skills who brings energy to the role. If the following sounds like you, apply today!

This role is to work within our evening & weekends programme where our shifts are Monday to Friday 3:40-8pm, Saturday 8:40am-1pm and Sunday 8:40am-1pm and 2:40-7pm.

If you’re interested in joining us as a Swimming Teacher, you’ll must have one of the following qualifications:
• Scottish Swimming Teachers Qualification (SSTQ)
• UKCC Level 1 OR UKCC L2 Swim Teachers Qualification
• STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming (unfortunately we cannot accept STA Award in Teaching Swimming)
• Other qualifications may be considered if they are comparable to the above

We are also looking for candidates who have the following essentials:
• Experience/knowledge and enthusiasm of working with children ages 4yrs and above in a group environment
• Good communication skills and a flexible approach to work
• The ability to work evenings and weekends to meet the needs of our core programme

Our city-wide contracts mean you will be flexible to work in any of our locations. We currently operate our lessons across 6 pools in Glasgow; Scotstoun, Tollcross, Bellahouston, Maryhill, Pollok and Gorbals with Springburn to be re-introduced as our 7th venue after their essential upgrades are completed.

Download the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section on MyJobScotland. Use this to shape your application and show how your experience aligns with the job.

When selecting candidates for interviews, managers will look for candidates who meet all the ‘essential’ criteria listed in the Person Specification. If there are many candidates, they may also consider desirable skills. So, include those if they apply to you.

If you still have questions about the role, please contact us at swimming@glasgowlife.org.uk to arrange an informal chat.

What we offer
At Glasgow Life, our work changes lives. As a charity, we bring communities together and support wellbeing through sport, culture, heritage, and learning.
Learn more about Glasgow Life in our 10 Facts video in the Further Information section on MyJobScotland.
We support you to live a great life. Inside and outside of work. Some of our benefits include:
• Holiday
When you join, you’ll get 30 days’ holiday. Plus 6.5 public holidays if you’re full-time. This increases to 35 days after 5 years of service.
Fancy a bit more time off? You can buy extra holiday too!
• Pension
Join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a Defined Benefit scheme that provides you with a secure pension for later life.
• Support
Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
• Discounts
As a colleague, you can enjoy discounts on the things you love, from Glasgow Club memberships to our museum shops and our online store.
• Flexibility and development
We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. We also offer support for learning, development and career progression.

Please note that Glasgow Life is an Arm’s Length External Organisation to Glasgow City Council. We are currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure. This may impact current salaries quoted in job adverts. To learn more, visit - https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation.

What’s next
To get started, complete our short application form. In this, you’ll fill out:
• Work history
• Qualifications/training
• Key questions like “Why are you a good fit for this role?”

Use the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section to guide your answers.

Important Dates:
The closing date for this job is 11.59pm on Sunday 1 March 2026.

Our application process consists of two stages:
Stage 1 – Virtual Interview
Candidates who meet the required selection criteria will be invited to a virtual interview. During this session, we’ll share more details about our lesson programme and discuss your swimming teaching experience, as well as the type of role you’re seeking and what we can offer. You’ll also be asked a competency-based question related to teaching swimming, which helps us understand your experience and suitability for the role.

Stage 2 – Practical Assessment
Candidates who successfully complete Stage 1 will be invited to a practical assessment. This involves demonstrating your skills by delivering a class from poolside for approx. 20-30minutes.

Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis as applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early – no need to wait until the closing date!

Who We Are
Our Sports service gets Glasgow moving! From Glasgow Club gyms to Walking Football and Learn to Swim programmes we help people of all ages and abilities to get active. Supporting a healthier, happier, connected city. Read more here - https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport

Diversity and Fair Work at Glasgow Life
We’re working to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of Glasgow’s communities — where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their full, authentic selves at work.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Learn more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer
We’re also committed to Fair Work First principles, including effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect for all our staff. Learn more about our approach to Fair Work First here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/about-us/fair-work-first

We’re working hard to address underrepresentation in our workforce. We especially welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minority communities.

Ready to apply?
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We’re excited to hear from you. Let’s shape a great Glasgow life — together.

To apply for this vacancy online please visit Swimming Teacher - 10 Posts - (Part-Time) - GLA14672 | Glasgow Life | myjobscotland
Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 01st March 2026

Information is available in alternative formats, on request.
How to apply: https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/glasgow/glasgow-life/jobs/swimming-teacher-10-posts-part-time-452485