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Ready to make a splash in your career? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic Glasgow Life Assistants (Pool Lifeguards) to join our dynamic Glasgow Life Sport team on permanent part-time 10-hour contracts, working weekends across our sport venues. 

You'll have the chance to inspire the people of Glasgow to lead more active, healthier lives — all while enjoying fantastic benefits and building a rewarding career. We offer a competitive salary starting at £13.35 /hour (additional payment for weekend and evening working may be apply). 

What You’ll Do:

As a Glasgow Life Assistant (Pool Lifeguard), you'll be the heart of our sports venues, providing excellent customer service to swimmers and visitors at our sports venues. Your job will be split between supervision of the pool, reception duties (answering calls and queries, using the booking and payment system greeting customers) and maintaining a high cleanliness standard of the sport centre. You'll also help set up for activities and events. 

What We’re Looking For:

•  Confident swimming ability (able to achieve a timed 100m swim & deep dive).

•  Existing pool lifeguard qualification OR willingness to achieve the STA Pool Lifeguard qualification within 12 weeks (training provided by Glasgow Life).

•  Excellent communication and customer service skills.

•  Ability to work within a team environment 

•  Experience of working with the public 

Please download and read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section before applying. 

Role Details 

Part-time: 10 hours per week, Saturday or Sunday . Shifts will be 0830 hours to 1830 hours.

Our city-wide teams support venues across Glasgow as required, but everyone has a primary venue. Work at one of our fantastic pool venues across Glasgow: Castlemilk, North Woodside, Drumchapel, Pollok and Easterhouse (dependant on available vacancies).

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 25th May 2025, apply online through MyJobScotland. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 2th June 2025. 

You’ll be asked for your personal details such as work history, training and questions, including ‘What skills and qualities make you a good fit for this job?’. We’ll assess your application against the criteria listed in the person specification, so make sure to refer to this when completing the form. 

The interview process has two stages: first, a swim test to assess your ability. Successful candidates will then proceed immediately to a competency-based interview.

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.  

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.

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.

Benefits at Glasgow Life

• 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• And much more!

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.

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