Glasgow Life
Job title:
Glasgow Life Assistant (Pool Lifeguard) – 41 Posts
Company
Glasgow Life
Job description
Location: Citywide
Ref: GLA14023Glasgow Life is looking for Lifeguards to join our passionate Sport Operations team. If you’re excited by the idea of making a real difference through culture and sport in our city, this could be the role for you.
“We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life – and that starts with the people who work here.”
The Basics
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week. Part Time, 10hrs, 15hrs or 20hrs per week available.
Depending on the venue, our earliest shift starts at 5.45am and latest finishes at 10.30pm (Monday to Friday) and weekends operate from 8am with closing at 8pm. Rotas typically work on a 3 rolling week rotation, with an average of 35hrs per week, so you’ll know what hours you are working in advance.
Contract Type: Permanent
Pay Details: Full Time salary is £25,346.03, this will be pro-rata for part-time roles (hourly rate is £13.89)
Location:
City-wide, with your main base discussed at interview. We currently have vacancies at 9 of our pools – Bellahouston, Scotstoun, Tollcross, Gorbals, North Woodside, Pollok, Drumchapel, Springburn and Maryhill
About The role
As a Lifeguard you’ll be an integral part of an established team, reporting to the Duty Manager . Your role will be essential in providing excellent customer service to swimmers and visitors at our sports venues. Your job will be split between supervision of the pool, reception duties (answering calls and queries, using the booking and payment system greeting customers) and maintaining a high cleanliness standard of the sport centre. You’ll also help set up for activities and events. Whether you’re supporting our communities, helping people get active, or delivering cultural experiences, your work will have a visible and lasting impact.
About You
If you’re ready to bring your skills and energy to Glasgow Life, here’s what we’re looking for:
- Confident Swimming Ability (be able to achieve a timed 100m swim & deep dive).
- Existing pool lifeguard qualification OR willingness to acheive the STA Pool Lifeguard qualification within 12 weeks (delivered by Glasgow Life)Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- The ability to set up equipment & facilities for customers use.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for customer and staff.
You’ll find the full person specification in the ‘Job Attachments’ section on MyJobScotland.
About the Selection Process:
You’ll be asked for your personal details such as work history, training and questions, including ‘What skills and qualities make you a good fit for this job?’. We’ll assess your application against the criteria listed in the person specification, so make sure to refer to this when completing the form.
The interview process has two stages: first, a swim test to assess your ability. Successful candidates will then proceed to a competency-based interview.
Why Work With Us?
At Glasgow Life, our work transforms lives. We support health, wellbeing, learning and community connection through sport, culture, heritage, and more. As a charity and ALEO of Glasgow City Council, we’re proud of the impact we make every day. We also support you to live a great life – inside and outside of work.
Important Dates: Closing date 24 August 2025 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 1st September 2025
Learn More About Us
Our Sports service gets Glasgow moving! From Glasgow Club gyms to Walking Football and Learn to Swim programmes, we help people of all ages and abilities enjoy the power of sport-keeping active, healthy and connected. Learn more here – https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport
Ready to apply?
We’re excited to learn more about you. Let’s shape a great Glasgow life – together.
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.
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-employerTo apply for this vacancy online please visit Glasgow Life Assistant Pool Lifeguard (Full time & Part time) – GLA14023 | Glasgow Life | myjobscotland
Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 24TH August 2025Information is available in alternative formats, on request.How to applyhttps://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/glasgow/glasgow-life/jobs/glasgow-life-assistant-pool-lifeguard-full-time-part-time-435226
Expected salary
£25346.03 – 26895.74 per year
Location
Glasgow
Job date
Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:26:07 GMT
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