Sport Coach Football (Bank) - 5 Posts - GLA13647 - #1703595

Glasgow Life is looking for Football Coaches to join us on a permanent part time basis at evenings and weekends, working as part of our staff bank you’ll have the flexibility to work on an as-needed basis. You’ll join our pool of staff and be contacted when shifts become available, allowing you to manage your work around other commitments. As Football Coach you will be joining our in-demand Football Development and Participation programme. You will be part of a dedicated team which supports the growth of the game in Glasgow.

This is a Grade 3 role which equates to an hourly rate of £13.35 entry level to £14.17 per hour.

More about our Sport teams
As a Football Coach (staff bank) 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. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport 

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 
-    To plan and deliver high-level football coaching sessions, following a curriculum appropriate to the ability of the participants between the ages of 18-month and adult. 
-    To attend Coach Development In-Services to support you as a coach.
-    To support the delivery of various local and national events.
-    To support the growth of football in Glasgow through working with key stakeholders.
-    To evaluate and implement new and existing football development programmes.

The candidate 
If you’re interested in joining us as a Football Coach (staff bank) you’ll need: 
-    Scottish FA - 1.1 Introduction to Coaching (Walking Football Coaches Only)
-    Scottish FA - 1.2 Children’s Coaching Certificate
-    Availability to work across weekday evenings and weekends. (e.g. Tuesday, 6-8pm and/or Sunday, 8.45-11.45am)
-    Proven track record of coaching football and experience working with a variety of age groups. 
-    Excellent communication and organisation skills, positive attitude, a flexible approach, confidence, and a professional manner.

You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.
Our city-wide contracts mean you will be flexible to work in any of our locations across Glasgow.

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.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

These posts are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

Salary for this post will be pro - rata.

Important Dates: Closing date 25th May and interviews are provisionally scheduled from 2nd June.

Benefits at Glasgow Life 

• 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year


• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme


• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store


• Option to buy extra annual leave


• Cycle-to-work scheme


• And much more!

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life

We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer

The following alternative Application Packs can be requested in other format for example, Braille, Audio and other languages.  To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054.  Packs will be posted out to you 2nd class within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request.  Please note the closing date of the job advert if requesting this to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return to us.

Please note that Glasgow Life, as an ALEO to Glasgow City Council, is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see 

https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation for more information.

For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us