SA684 - PE Assistant

Sport Aberdeen; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local sports organization in Scotland is looking for a part-time PE Assistant to provide lifeguard cover and assist in physical education activities at Lochside Academy. The role requires a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, which can be achieved through provided training. This fixed-term position, available 29.6 hours per week, offers £12.36 per hour and runs until July 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is required.
• Willingness to undertake training for lifeguard qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide lifeguard cover during swimming lessons.
• Assist PE staff with physical education class delivery.

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team – Make a Difference Through Sport and Physical Education! Sport Aberdeen is excited to offer a new opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a PE Assistant. This is a dynamic role based within a secondary school with key responsibilities in lifeguarding and supporting physical education activities.

Responsibilities

• Lifeguarding Duties in School: Provide professional lifeguard cover during swimming lessons as part of the school's PE curriculum, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils and staff in the pool environment.
• PE Class Support: While the priority is lifeguarding duties, when not lifeguarding the PE Assistant will assist PE staff with the delivery of physical education classes, supporting lesson setup, supervision, and pupil engagement across a range of activities.

Role Details

• Post: PE Assistant
• Location: Lochside Academy
• Position available: Part Time 29.6 hours per week – Monday to Thursday, Term Time
• Duration: Fixed term end date 2nd July 2026
• Salary: £12.36 per hour

Requirements

• A NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) is a requirement of this role; Sport Aberdeen will provide training for any successful candidate to achieve this qualification on starting this role.

How to apply

Please see Sport Aberdeen website for more information.

For queries about the role, please contact Eilidh McLeod.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 12pm noon. Interviews will be held during week commencing 6th October 2025.