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 Lead Swimming Teachers to join our team on a permanent part time basis. 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: · Monday 3:40 – 8pm at Glasgow Club Tollcross · Tuesday 3:40 – 8pm at Glasgow Club Springburn/Glasgow Club Gorbals · Wednesday 3:40 – 8pm at Glasgow Club Scotstoun · Thursday 3:40 – 8pm at Glasgow Club Bellahouston/Glasgow Club Scotstoun · Friday 3:40 – 8pm at Glasgow Club Tollcross/Glasgow Club Maryhill · Saturday 8:40am-1pm at Glasgow Club Springburn · Sunday 8:40am-1pm at Glasgow Club Gorbals · Sunday 2:40 – 7pm at Glasgow Club Bellahouston/Glasgow Club Tollcross 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 £14.40 - £15.30 per hour (approx.) Location: At any of our Glasgow Life swimming pool venues; all with excellent public transport links and free parking on site. What you’ll do As a Swimming Teacher you’ll be a part of an established team, working within a team of teachers with the support of Lead Swimming Teachers 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 If you’re interested in joining us as a Lead Swimming Teacher, you’ll must have one of the following qualifications: · Scottish Swimming Teachers Qualification (SSTQ) · UKCC Level 1 or UKCC Level 2 · STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming (please note, STA Award cannot be considered) We are also looking for candidates who have the following essentials: · Motivated, professional and innovative · Good communication skills and a flexible approach to work · An understanding of teaching swimming lessons within group environments (age range 4yrs to adults, group sizes 5-14 approx.) · The ability to work evenings and weekends to meet the needs of our core programme Our city-wide venues mean you will be flexible to work in any of our locations. We currently operate our lessons across 7 pools across Glasgow; Scotstoun, Tollcross, Bellahouston, Maryhill, Pollok, Gorbals and Springburn with more venues being re-introduced in the coming months. 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 any of the team using 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. 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 20 September 2026. 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! 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.
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