Casual Sports Coach: East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure

Job status: Casual

Number of vacancies: 1

Grade: 5

Hourly rate: £15.13

Hours per week: As and when required

Location: Various locations across East Renfrewshire

We are looking specifically for coaches with a Pre School Gymnastics qualification, however those with any other level 1 or above gymnastics qualification will also be considered.

Want to get involved in our community sports programme?

Working for East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure you will deliver participation and development opportunities for children and young people.

Ensuring a fun, safe and educational environment for participants is imperative as is promoting sport and physical activity programmes to the wider community. Likewise, contributing towards future developments of our community sports programme.

Applicants must be enthusiastic, dedicated, and proactive and above all have a passion for sport.

Applicants must have at least a UK Coaching Certificate Level 1 / Scottish Coaching Certificate equivalent, or higher in the following sport.

  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Badminton
  • Gymnastics (Pre School or Recreational)
  • Hockey
  • Netball
  • Rugby
  • Tennis

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.

Please note - all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: 

Please note East Renfrewshire Culture Leisure & Trust does not provide Visa sponsorship.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.

Recruitment Dates

Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 02 November 2025

Shortleet date: Wednesday 05 November 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 18 November 2025

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Cameron Crowe, Community Sport Development Officer on 07776 225472.

Further information and applications

Date published: 20 October 2025
Date updated: 20 October 2025

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