Gymnastics Coach (2 Posts)(Part Time)(Various Hours)
- Location:
- Various locations throughout the City, G4 0QW
- Salary:
- £23,148.43 - £24,638.48 per year pro rata
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 4.25 hours per week
Job Description
Glasgow Life is looking for UKCC Level 2 or equivalent qualified Gymnastics Coaches to join our team on a permanent part time basis. We offer flexible contracts between 4.25hrs (1 shift) and 17.5hrs (approx. 3 shifts). The salary for our gymnastics coaches is £23,148.43 pro rata rising incrementally to £24,638.48 pro rata after three years/hourly rate £12.68 per hour rising incrementally to £13.50 per hour after three years.
As a Gymnastics Coach you will be part of a dedicated team which supports our in-demand Glasgow Life Sport Gymnastics Programme.
Interview Dates: Suitably qualified candidates will be invited to attend an interview which is scheduled to take place between 1st - 5th July 2024 with Reasonable flexibility is available for those who are unable to attend these dates and we can discuss this individually with candidates.
More about our Sport teams
As a Gymnastics 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 Gymnastics Coach, you’ll be an integral part of the team by delivering gymnastics sessions within our Glasgow Life Sport Gymnastics Programme. Reporting to the Sports Participation Officer and working alongside an established team.
The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as a Gymnastics Coach you’ll need:
• Scottish Gymnastics UKCC level 1 (any discipline) or equivalent
• Considerable degree of experience and knowledge of gymnastics coaching
• Motivated and innovative coach with relevant coaching experience
• Good communication skills
• To work during our busy periods which are in evenings and weekend.
You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.
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.
Our city-wide contracts mean you will be flexible to work in any of our locations.
Our Glasgow Life Palace of Art Gymnastic Academy has great links to public transport and free parking and our Glasgow Life Kelvin Hall Gymnastics Academy also has great link to public transport and parking nearby.
This role is working daytime, evenings and weekends.
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.
Benefits at Glasgow Life
We offer a generous holiday allowance of 30 days, rising to 35 days after 5 years, plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). You’ll also be eligible to join the Strathclyde Pension Fund, which pays 19.3% employer contribution and is one of the largest local authority pension providers in the UK. Additional benefits include staff discounts, cycle to work scheme, option to buy annual leave, flexible retirement as well as family-friendly policies.
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