Gymnastics Coach - 9 Posts - (Part-Time)

Job Description

Glasgow Life is looking for UKCC Level 1 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Important Dates: Closing date Sunday 18th August and interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing Monday 26th August.

 

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

Please note that Glasgow Life, as an ALEO to Glasgow City Council, is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation for more information.

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

Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation

 

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