Sport and Physical Activity Coach (Bank)

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 Sport and Physical Activity Coaches to join our Sport and Wellbeing Team, primarily working within the Community Cohesion 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: Flexible

Working as part of our staff bank you’ll have the flexibility to pick up shifts when it suits you. You’ll join our pool of staff and be contacted when shifts become available, allowing you to manage your work around other commitments.

Contract type: Staff Bank (work on an as-needed basis, ideal if you need flexibility)

Location: City-wide, you'll be travel to various venues across Glasgow where shifts are available

What you’ll do

As a Sport & Physical Activity Coach, you’ll be a part of an established team, reporting to the Sport & Physical Activity Officer. You’ll play an essential role in delivery of sport and physical activities throughout the course of the year to local communities particularly during school holidays. Your work will make a visible and lasting difference.

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:

A relevant qualification in sport, play, physical activity, health & fitness or sports coaching.
Experience of working with either clubs, community groups or in health and physical activity related environment.

Availability to work across weekdays and weekends, particularly around the school holidays.

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.

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.

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.

We support you to live a great life. Inside and outside of work. Some of our benefits include:

Pension

• Save for later life and join the Local Government Pension Scheme. Your future self will thank you. Our generous employer contribution will help you plan for the future.

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.