Sport Coach Football (Bank) - 6 Posts

Job Description

Glasgow Life is looking for Football Coaches to join us on a permanent part time basis at evenings and weekends, working as part of our staff bank you’ll have the flexibility to work on an as-needed basis. As Football Coach you will be joining our in-demand Football Development and Participation programme. You will be part of a dedicated team which supports the growth of the game in Glasgow.

Salary: This is a Grade 3 role which equates to an hourly rate of £14.37 per hour.

Location: Our city-wide contracts mean you will be flexible to work in any of our locations across Glasgow.

Hours: Bank contract. You’ll join our pool of staff and be contacted when shifts become available, allowing you to manage your work around other commitments (e.g. Tuesday, 6-8pm and/or Sunday, 8.45-11.45am).

The role:

- To plan and deliver high-level football coaching sessions, following a curriculum appropriate to the ability of the participants between the ages of 18-month and adult.

- To attend Coach Development In-Services to support you as a coach.

- To support the delivery of various local and national events.

- To support the growth of football in Glasgow through working with key stakeholders.

- To evaluate and implement new and existing football development programmes.

The candidate:

If you’re interested in joining us as a Football Coach (staff bank) you’ll need:

- Scottish FA - 1.1 Introduction to Coaching (Walking Football Coaches Only)

- Scottish FA - 1.2 Children’s Coaching Certificate

- Availability to work across weekday evenings and weekend, particularly mornings. (e.g. Tuesday, 6-8pm and/or Sunday, 8.45-11.45am)

- Proven track record of coaching football and experience working with a variety of age groups.

- Excellent communication and organisation skills, positive attitude, a flexible approach, confidence, and a professional manner.

You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.

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.

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: Closing date 19 April and interviews are provisionally scheduled from w/c 27 April.

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. 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.

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. To learn more, visit - https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation.

More about our Sport teams

As a Football Coach (staff bank) 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 stage 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.

 

Diversity and Fair Work at Glasgow Life

We’re working to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of Glasgow’s communities — where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their full, authentic selves at work.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Learn more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer

 

We’re also committed to Fair Work First principles, including effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect for all our staff. Learn more about our approach to Fair Work First here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/about-us/fair-work-first

We’re working hard to address underrepresentation in our workforce. We especially welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minority communities.

 

Ready to apply?

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We’re excited to hear from you. Let’s shape a great Glasgow life — together.

 

Application Packs

We want everyone to be able to apply. If you need the Application Pack in another format, like Braille, large print, or another language, please call us on 0141 287 1054.

If we need to post it to you, we’ll send it by second-class mail within three working days. Please allow enough time to complete and return your application before the closing date. If you think you might need more time because of accessibility needs, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

There are also a number of Accessibility Tools compatible with the myjobscotland website which may assist you with your application. More information on these can be found at https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/accessibility-statement.

Further Information

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