Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator (Referral): Glasgow Life

£29,793.13 - £33,574.79

Location: Emirates Arena, 1000 London Road, Glasgow, G40 3HG

Ref: GLA13587

Glasgow Life is looking for a Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator (Referral) to join us on a 35-hour Full Time Permanent contract. As Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator (Referral) you will be joining our in-demand Sport and Wellbeing Team. You will be part of a dedicated team which supports people to be physically active in Glasgow.

More about our Sport teams

As a Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator (Referral) 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. Read more on our website.

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 stage 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.

The role

As Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator (Referral) you will support the work of the wider Physical Activity Team with a focus upon the coordination and development of our programmes to support people with long term health conditions. In this role you will report to the Sport and Physical Activity Development Officer and work alongside an established Physical Activity team.

The candidate

If you're interested in joining us as a Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator (Referral) you'll need:

  • Essential: Professional Qualification in exercise referral, science or a similar field.
  • Desirable: Experience of supporting people with long term health conditions into physical activity.
  • Essential: Flexible approach to ensure a person-centred service that meets individual's needs.
  • Essential: Ability to evaluate and report on programme outcomes effectively.
  • Desirable: Ability to schedule and manage people to ensure smooth delivery of the programme.

You can read the full person specification for this role under the 'Job Attachments' section.

We offer hybrid working for some roles, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will agree these days with you, if suitable. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working.

Our Emirates Arena base has free parking on site and public transport links nearby.

This role is mainly working Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm. There may be the odd evening or weekend shift required to fulfil the requirements of the role.

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 Sunday 18th May, and interviews are provisionally scheduled for week beginning Monday 2nd June.

Further information and applications

Date published: 5 May 2025
Date updated: 5 May 2025

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