3 Posts - (Part-Time)
£27,806.24 - £29,875.87
Location: Various
Ref: GLA14106
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, Glasgow Life is looking for UKCC level 2 (or equivalent) Lead Gymnastics Coaches who are qualified in either General or Artistic gymnastics to join our team on a permanent part time basis.
Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If you're excited by the idea of being part of that, this could be the job for you.
What you need to know
Hours: 4.25hrs to 20hrs per week.
Our positions cover City-wide meaning you could work in any of our venues delivering Gymnastics Lessons; examples of our current vacancies include:
- Monday 3:45 - 8pm Palace of Art
- Wednesday 3:45 - 8pm Kelvin Hall
- Sunday 9 - 4:30pm Kelvin Hall/Palace of Art
Contract type: Permanent
Pay details: We offer a competitive salary ranging from approx. £27,806.24 to £29,875.87 (pro-rata) per year which equates to approx. £15.24 to £16.37 per hour.
Location: We are offering flexible weekend and evening contracts within our purpose-built gymnastics' academies Glasgow Club Palace of Art and Glasgow Club Kelvin Hall as well as within our satellite venue Glasgow Club Gorbals.
What you'll do
As a Lead Gymnastics Coach, you'll be a part of an established team, reporting to the Sports Participation Officer. You'll play an essential role in ensuring the Glasgow Sport gymnastics programme is a success and will be key in overseeing the day to day running of the programme including mentoring coaching staff, preparing session timetables and utilisations of the Learn 2 software. Your work will make a visible and lasting difference.
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!
If you're interested in joining us as a Lead Gymnastics Coach, you'll need:
- Scottish Gymnastics UKCC level 2 qualification or equivalent in Women's Artistic or General Gymnastics
- To be a highly motivated professional and innovative person
- Have a flexible approach to work and knowledge of coaching within a gymnastics environment
- Excellent communication skills
- To work during our busy periods which are in evenings and weekend.
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.
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.
We support you to live a great life. Inside and outside of work. Some of our benefits include:
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.
Fancy a bit more time off? You can buy extra holiday too!
Pension
Save for later life and join the Local Government Pension Scheme. Your future self will thank you. Our generous employer contribution will help you plan for the future.
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. We are also part of the cycle-to-work scheme, helping you stay active.
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.
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?"
Ready to apply?
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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 Lead Gymnastics Coach - 3 Posts - (Part-Time) - GLA14106 | Glasgow Life | myjobscotland
Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 7th September 2025
Information is available in alternative formats, on request.