Swimming Teacher – 10 Posts

Glasgow Life; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An urban community charity in Glasgow seeks experienced Swimming Teachers to join their team on a part-time basis. This role includes teaching swimming to children and collaborating with established teams across multiple venues. Successful candidates will possess necessary swim teaching qualifications and be enthusiastic about working with children. Flexible working hours are available, and support will be provided for those new to teaching. Competitive pay and benefits are included.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus public holidays

Joining the Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on memberships

Flexible work policies and development support

Qualifications

• Scottish Swimming Teachers Qualification (SSTQ).
• UKCC Level 1 or Level 2 Swim Teachers Qualification.
• STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming to groups of children aged 4 years and above.
• Collaborate with Swim Officers and colleagues.
• Attend necessary training and support sessions.

Skills

Experience working with children aged 4 years and above

Good communication skills

Flexible approach to work

Education

Scottish Swimming Teachers Qualification (SSTQ)

UKCC Level 1 OR UKCC Level 2 Swim Teachers Qualification

STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming

Job description

Organisation Glasgow Life Salary £25,346.03 – £26,895.74 • Location Glasgow • Contract type Permanent (Part time) • Closing date 1 March 2026

Ref : GLA14672

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 qualified Swimming Teachers to join our team on a permanent part‑time basis.

What you need to know

Hours:

• Tuesday 3:40 – 8pm at Glasgow Club Pollok or Glasgow Club Gorbals
• Wednesday 3:40 – 8pm at Glasgow Club Scotstoun
• Thursday 3:40 – 8pm at Glasgow Club Bellahouston
• Friday 3:40 – 8pm at Glasgow Club Tollcross
• Saturday 8:40am – 1pm at Glasgow Club Gorbals
• Sunday 8:40am – 1pm at Glasgow Club Gorbals
• Sunday 2:40 – 7pm at Glasgow Club Bellahouston or Glasgow Club Tollcross

All our venues have great links to public transport and either free parking or parking nearby.

Contract type: Permanent

Pay details: The listed salary is for a full‑time role. If you’re applying for a part‑time or bank job, we will calculate your pay on a pro‑rata basis. The hourly rate is £13.89 – £14.74 per hour (depending on experience).

Location:

• City‑wide, with your main base discussed at interview.

What you’ll do

As a Swimming Teacher you’ll be a part of an established team, reporting to the Swim Officers / Swim Coordinators within our venues and work alongside an established team of teachers. Don’t worry if you are new to teaching or don’t have a lot of experience; we can provide support from our Lead Teachers and Tutors who can help bring out the best in you! If you have the right aptitude and enthusiasm, we will work with you to make you the best teacher possible.

Who you are

We’re looking for someone with the right skills who brings energy to the role. If the following sounds like you, apply today!

• Scottish Swimming Teachers Qualification (SSTQ)
• UKCC Level 1 OR UKCC L2 Swim Teachers Qualification
• STA Certificate in Teaching Swimming (unfortunately we cannot accept STA Award in Teaching Swimming)
• Other qualifications may be considered if they are comparable to the above

We are also looking for candidates who have the following essentials:

• Experience / knowledge and enthusiasm of working with children aged 4 yrs and above in a group environment
• Good communication skills and a flexible approach to work
• The ability to work evenings and weekends to meet the needs of our core programme

Our city‑wide contracts mean you will be flexible to work in any of our locations. We currently operate our lessons across six pools in Glasgow; Scotstoun, Tollcross, Bellahouston, Maryhill, Pollok and Gorbals with Springburn to be re‑introduced as our 7th venue after their essential upgrades are completed.

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.

When selecting candidates for interviews, managers will look for candidates who meet all the ‘essential’ criteria listed in the Person Specification. If there are many candidates, they may also consider desirable skills. So, include those if they apply to you.

If you still have questions about the role, please contact us at to arrange an informal chat.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

The closing date for this job is 11.59pm on Sunday 1 March 2026.

Our application process consists of two stages

Stage 1 – Virtual Interview

Candidates who meet the required selection criteria will be invited to a virtual interview. During this session we’ll share more details about our lesson programme and discuss your swimming teaching experience, as well as the type of role you’re seeking and what we can offer. You’ll also be asked a competency‑based question related to teaching swimming, which helps us understand your experience and suitability for the role.

Stage 2 – Practical Assessment

Candidates who successfully complete Stage 1 will be invited to a practical assessment. This involves demonstrating your skills by delivering a class from poolside for approximately 20‑30 minutes.

Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis as applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early – no need to wait until the closing date!

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 -

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 under‑representation in our workforce. We especially welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minority communities.

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

To apply for this vacancy online please visit Swimming Teacher - 10 Posts - (Part‑Time) - GLA14672 | Glasgow Life | myjobscotland

Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 1 March 2026

Information is available in alternative formats, on request.