Freelance Swimming Instructor: Glasgow University

Responsible to: Sport Development Coordinator

Hourly Rate of Pay: £15-£22.50, Depending on Qualifications and Experience

Role Duration: Term Time, Late August 2025 - June 2026

Location: University of Glasgow Sport Stevenson Building

Hours: Monday 17:30-19:30 & Thursday 17:00-19:00 with occasional Swim lesson cover available

Role Requirements

University of Glasgow Sport are seeking to appoint freelance swimming instructors to support the Swim-Fit, Accessible Swim & Learn to Swim Programmes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Work within a team to deliver swim sessions to a range of abilities
  • Ensure a safe learning environment is provided for all participants
  • Act as a positive role model to deliver the best possible experience for members
  • Ensure best practice is maintained following the swimming syllabus
  • Provide excellent customer service to all members within the programme
  • Reporting regularly to the Sport Development Coordinator regarding participant progress and attendance

Required Certification

  • Scottish Swimming Teachers Qualification (SSTQ) OR UKCC Level 1 OR UKCC L2 Swim Teachers Qualification
  • Other qualifications may be considered if they are comparable to the above
  • Personal Accident Insurance, with a minimum of £5 million cover.
  • Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) is required for the post, applicants will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/Scheme checks

Essential Experience

  • Experience and knowledge of working with adults in a group swimming environment
  • Motivated and innovative person who is passionate about teaching adults
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to adapt and have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service

Desirable Experience

  • Experience of working with adults with disabilities in a sporting environment

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact the Sport Development Coordinator Amber.Campbell@glasgow.ac.uk

Applications should include a short covering letter and CV. Submitted to Amber.Campbell@glasgow.ac.uk

Closing Date 12:00pm 24/06/2025

Start Date Late August 2025

Date published: 3 June 2025
Date updated: 3 June 2025

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