Sport and Physical Activity Coach - 6 Posts - (Fixed-Term), (Part-Time)

Job Description

Glasgow Life is looking for Sport and Physical Activity Coaches to join us on a part time, fixed term contract for a period up to 6 months. As a Sport and Physical Activity Coach you will be joining our Community Sport team, delivering a variety of multi-sports activity sessions and pop up events across the city, at both indoor and outdoor locations.

More about our Sport teams
As a Sport and Physical Activity Coach 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. Read more on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport

About Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We help put on world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.

The role
As a Sport and Physical Activity Coach, you’ll be an integral part of the team by delivering a variety of multi-sports activity sessions and pop up events across the city, at both indoor and outdoor locations.
Reporting to Sport and Physical Activity Officer and working alongside a new team of coaches.
The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as a Sport and Physical Activity Coach you’ll need:
• A relevant qualification in sport, play, physical activity, health & fitness or sports coaching
• Experience of working with either clubs or community groups in a sport & physical activity environment
• Good communication skills and ability to adapt provision for service users
• Motivated and innovative person with relevant coaching experience

You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.
Our city-wide contracts mean you will be flexible to work in any of our locations.

This role is working daytime, evenings and weekends for the duration of the contract with a particular focus around school holidays.

We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.

Important Dates: Closing date Sunday 28th April and interviews are provisionally scheduled for week beginning 6th May. This will be a two stage interview process with selected candidates being asked to return for a practical element.

Benefits at Glasgow Life
• A holiday allowance of 30 days plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). This will rise to 35 days after 5 years
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – which pays 19.3% in employer contributions
• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible retirement
• Family-friendly policies

For Fixed Term Roles  - If offer is made to internal employee (Glasgow Life or Council Family), at the end of the temporary period, eligible employees, if agreed will have a right to return to a role at their substantive grade within the council family.

 

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.

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. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer

Application Packs

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054.

Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request.

Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.

Further Information

For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us