Sport & Physical Activity Coach (disability) - 5 Posts - GLA13424

Glasgow Life; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job description

Job Description

Glasgow Life is looking for a Sport and Physical Activity Coaches (Disability Swim) to join us across 2 x 24 hours part time, permanent contracts and/or bank positions covering 40 weeks of the year.

As a Sport and Physical Activity Coach you will be joining our in-demand Disability Learn to Swim programme and our 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 Coaches (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.

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

This role requires to deliver both programmes throughout the week and currently the role requires working daytimes, evenings and weekend shifts for 40 weeks of the year. The shift pattern may change according to the needs of the programmes.

Consideration can be given to splitting the roles to cover each programme separately.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

Important Dates: Closing date 20th April 2025 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 28th April 2025.

Salary for this post will be pro-rata.

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.