Assistant Sports Coach - Swimming - EAD09191

Ktpws; Kirkintilloch, Bishopbriggs; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leisure and culture trust in the United Kingdom seeks an Assistant Sports Coach for its Learn to Swim Programme. The role involves working in various Leisure Centres across the region, requiring a UKCC Level 1 Coaching qualification or equivalent. Flexible working hours are available, including evening and weekend shifts. The successful candidate will assist in developing swimming skills in participants, contributing to community health and fitness goals.

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold a UKCC Level 1 Coaching / Teaching qualification or equivalent.
• Must be available for evening and weekend work.
• Experience in coaching or teaching swimming is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the Learn to Swim Programme.
• Work at various Leisure Centres and schools throughout East Dunbartonshire.

Skills

UKCC Level 1 Coaching / Teaching qualification

Availability for evening / weekend work

Job description

# Assistant Sports Coach - SwimmingRef no:: EAD09191Published:: 18/12/2025Closes:: 21/06/2026Location:: Allander Leisure and Adult Day Care Centre, Milngavie Road, Bearsden, G61 3DF * Kirkintilloch Leisure Centre, Woodhead Park, Kirkintilloch, G66 3DD * Leisuredrome, 147 Balmuildy Road, Bishopbriggs, G64 3HDRate:: £13.64 per hourContract Type:: Supply/Casual/ReliefPosition Type:: Supply/Casual/ReliefHours:: 0 hours per week## Job SummaryEast Dunbartonshire Leisure & Culture Trust Swimming Development are looking for Assistant Swimming Coaches for their Learn to Swim Programme. You will work at various Leisure Centres, schools and other venues throughout East Dunbartonshire.Applicants should hold a UKCC Level 1 Coaching / Teaching qualification, or Scottish Swimming / ASA equivalent in Swimming / Aquatics and be available for evening / weekend work, hours are negotiable.## PVG/Disclosure ScotlandThe following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria.Where the post you are applying for is considered a Regulated Role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate’s first salary payment. Successful candidates who withdraw their application after the check process has started will be invoiced for the cost of the check.In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee’s wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by the HR &OD Manager.Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee’s final salary.The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required.## Charter of CommitmentThe commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows: • Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner. • Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability. • The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form. • We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol. • We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview. • We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks) • We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks. • We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible.## Website## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement