Glasgow Life Assistant Pool Lifeguard - (11 Posts) - GLA16105

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + 6.5 PH

LGPS pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Glasgow Life is seeking a dedicated Pool Lifeguard to join the Sports Operations team across multiple venues in Glasgow. The role is 35 hours per week, permanent, with shifts across five days in a seven-day cycle, including early mornings and evenings.

You will supervise the pool, handle customer service, and help maintain a welcoming, safe environment for all visitors. Applicants should hold or be willing to obtain a current Pool Lifeguard qualification (STA/NPLQ) and demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Current Pool Lifeguard qualification (e.g., STA, NPLQ) or willingness to a scheduled STA course.
• Able to complete a Pool Lifeguard swim test with required distances and times.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with public-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pool and changing areas and ensure swimmer safety.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with activities and events.
• Support reception duties including bookings, inquiries, and welcoming customers.

Skills

Pool Lifeguard qualification

Swim test competency

Job description

Glasgow Life Assistant Pool Lifeguard - (11 Posts) - GLA16105

Company:

Company: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION

The total pay shown above (including allowances where applicable) is the current total pay for this post. Under the Council’s new Pay and Grading Structure, due to be implemented from 4 April 2027, the total pay for this role is expected to increase to £28,579.50 - £30,094.25

Further information will be provided to candidates during the recruitment process.

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 a Glasgow Life Assistant (Pool Lifeguard) to join our Sports Operations team.

Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If you’re excited by the idea of being part of that, this could be the job for you.

What you need to know

Hours: 35 Hrs per week., worked over 5 days out of 7 Depending on the venue, weekday shifts can start as early as 5:45am and finish as late as 10:30pm, with weekend shifts running between 8am and 8pm. Rotas usually follow a three-week cycle, giving you plenty of notice of your working hours.

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Bellahouston, Gorbals, Maryhill, Springburn, Scotstoun and Tollcross ISC

What you’ll do

As a Pool Lifeguard, you’ll be part of an established team, reporting to the Duty Manager. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the safety of all swimmer and visitors whilst delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the venue. You’ll supervise the pool and changing areas, respond to emergencies, assist with activities and events, and support reception duties including managing bookings, answering enquiries, and welcoming customers. You’ll also help with venue routines, opening and closing procedures, and complete all required training to maintain qualifications, contributing to the smooth operation of the venue and a positive experience for all visitors. Your work will make a visible and lasting difference in supporting our communities, helping people get active, creating cultural experiences or working behind the scenes to make it all happen.

Learn more about our Pool Lifeguard role in our video found in the Further Information section on MyJobScotland.

Who you are

We’re looking for someone with the right skills who brings energy to the role.

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Hold a current Pool Lifeguard qualification (e.g., STA, NPLQ) — certificates and training hours will be verified at interview.

OR, be willing to attend a scheduled STA Pool Lifeguard qualification course.

• Are confident and competent swimmers, able to complete a Pool Lifeguard swim test, including jump/dive into deep water, swim 100m on front/back without stopping, swim 50m in under 1 minute, surface dive down to the deepest part of the pool to recover a mannequin, tread water for 30 seconds and climb out unaided.
• Are willing and able to attend regular training to maintain a pool lifeguard qualification.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills, with experience working with the public.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Can set up equipment and facilities for customer use.
• Prioritise safety, maintaining a secure, safe and welcoming environment for all visitors and staff.
• Has proficient literacy and numeracy skills.

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.

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.

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.

The closing date for this job is 11.59pm on 8th November 2026 Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Week Commencing the 23RD November.

Who We Are.

Our Sports service gets Glasgow moving! From Glasgow Club gyms to Walking Football and Learn to Swim programmes we help people of all ages and abilities to get active. Supporting a healthier, happier, connected city. Read more here -

https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport

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:

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:

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

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

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

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION