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, we are looking for qualified Lifeguards to join our Sport Ops team.

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: Flexible

Working as part of our staff bank you’ll have the flexibility to pick up shifts when it suits you.  You’ll join our pool of staff and be contacted when shifts become available, allowing you to manage your work around other commitments.  You'll be required to complete mandatory 2 hour training sessions every 8 weeks to retain your pool lifeguard qualification in line with regulated qualification framework.

Contract type: Staff Bank (work on an as-needed basis, ideal if you need flexibility)

Pay details: £13.89 per hour

Location: City-wide, you'll be travel to various venues across Glasgow where shifts are available

What you’ll do

As a Lifeguard, you’ll be a part of an established team, reporting to the Glasgow Life Manager. You’ll play an essential role 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.

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!

We’re looking for:

• Existing pool lifeguard qualification 
• The ability to set up equipment & facilities for customers use.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for customer and staff.

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:

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.

Please note that Glasgow Life is an Arm’s Length External Organisation to Glasgow City Council. We are currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure. This may impact current salaries quoted in job adverts. To learn more, visit Job Evalution.

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?” 

Use the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section to guide your answers.

Important Dates:

The closing date for this job is 11.59pm on 9^th November 2025 Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 17^thNovember 2025.

The interview process has two stages: first, a competency swim test to confirm your ability. Successful candidates will then proceed to a competency-based interview.

Who We Are 

Our Sports service gets Glasgow moving! From Glasgow Club gyms to Walking Football and Learn to Swim programmeswe help people of all ages and abilities to get active. Supporting a healthier, happier, connected city. Read more here.

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 here.

Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 9th November 2025

Information is available in alternative formats, on request.