Health and Wellbeing Activity Coach (Fixed Term)

Organisation: Glasgow Life
Salary: £28,779.46 - £30,921.53
Location: City Wide
Contract type: Fixed Term
Closing date: 18 October 2026
Interview date: 26 October 2026
Job Description: 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 a Health and Wellbeing Activity Coach to join our Physical Activity Team.
Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If you’re excited by the idea of being part of that, this could be the job for you.

What you need to know
Hours: 30 per week. Monday – Friday 9.00-4.30 with opportunity to discuss at interview.
Contract type: Fixed Term until 29.02.2028
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 £15.27 per hour.
Location: City-wide, with your main base discussed at interview.

What you’ll do

As a Health and Wellbeing Activity Coach, you’ll be a part of the Physical Activity team, reporting to the Sport and Physical Activity Officer.
The role of Health and Wellbeing Activity Coach will contribute to the work of the wider Physical Activity Team to support people who are currently inactive into physical activity.
This role will focus on the practical delivery of physical activity sessions within our wellbeing programmes to improve health and wellbeing and encourage people into ongoing activity.
You’ll play an essential role in the delivery of Move Well, supporting the facilitation of community-based wellbeing programmes which combine informative workshops and introductory physical activity sessions.

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!
We’re looking for:
• Previous experience of supporting individuals with long term conditions to be active.
• Level 3 or equivalent qualification within health and fitness
• Excellent communication and motivational skills that can build relationships and trust with individuals and groups
• Ability to plan and deliver activities that engage people that are not currently active
• A flexible, can-do approach to work and be able to work comfortably in non-traditional settings and with individuals facing a variety of challenges

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 Paul.McLean@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. We are also part of the cycle-to-work scheme, helping you stay active.
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 18th October. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week beginning Monday 26th October.

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.
How to apply: £28,779.46 - £30,921.53

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Health and Wellbeing Activity Coach (Fixed Term)