Sport Aberdeen is excited to offer this excellent opportunity.
We are looking for flexible, reliable and friendly individuals that enjoy working as part of a team to help support the management of the facilities.
You will be self-motivated, possess good communication skills, be proactive and will work as part of a team to maintain the highest standards of customer service.
The role includes lifeguarding the pools, helping customers to enjoy their visit and ensuring high standards of building presentation to maintain the smooth operation of the facilities.
A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is a pre-requisite of being a lifeguard and is essential for this role. In addition, a Pool Plant Operator (PPO) is also an essential for this role.
Experience of running a multipurpose venue and managing large teams of staff would also be desirable for this role.
All positions are subject to a PVG check.
If you believe that you have the skills and personal attributes for these positions, then we want to hear from you!
Job Code:
SA719
Post:
Duty Manager
Location:
Citywide (Swimming Pool Based)
Position available:
Full Time 37 hours per week:
Various to include mornings, evenings and weekends on a rota basis.
Duration:
Permanent
Salary:
£13.98 per hour
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact David Brown at DBrown@sportaberdeen.co.uk
Closing date for Applications:
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 12pm noon
How to apply:
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Please note that BOTH the application and Equal Opportunities and Criminal Convictions forms MUST be submitted for your application to be considered.
Job Code:
SA733
Post:
Lifeguard
Location:
Citywide
Position available:
Various part time hours available:
Monday 0545-1345
Tuesday 0545-1330 or 1315-2115
Wednesday 0545-1330 or 1315-2030
Thursday 0845-1530 or 1430-2115
Friday 0845-1530 or 1445-2100 or 1515-2115
Saturday 0715-1615 or 1215-1615
Sunday 0845-1415 or 1000-1600 or 1315-1845 or 1400-1845
Salary:
Under 21 21 and over
April 2026 £10.87 £12.71
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact David Brown at DBrown@sportaberdeen.co.uk
Closing date for Applications:
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 12pm noon.
How to apply:
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Please note that BOTH the application and Equal Opportunities and Criminal Convictions forms MUST be submitted for your application to be considered.
Job Code:
SA720
Post:
Lifeguard
Location:
Citywide (Swimming Pool Based)
Position available:
Full Time 37 hours per week:
Various to include mornings, evenings and weekends on a rota basis.
Salary:
Rate of pay = £10.87 per hour (increasing in line with the Government’s living wage bands)
21 and over
April 2025 £12.21
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact David Brown at DBrown@sportaberdeen.co.uk
Closing date for Applications:
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 28th May 2026 at 12pm noon.
How to apply:
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Please note that BOTH the application and Equal Opportunities and Criminal Convictions forms MUST be submitted for your application to be considered.
Please see Sport Aberdeen website for more information.
Job Code:
SA669
Post:
Golf Instructor
Location:
Various
Position available:
Flexible
Duration:
Permanent
Salary:
£12.60-£15.07 per hour
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact Graham Dutton at GDutton@sportaberdeen.co.uk.
How to apply:
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Opportunity Role:
Active Schools Volunteer
Location:
Aberdeen City
Duration:
Minimum of 30 – 60 minutes per week
4 – 6 weeks (term time)
About the Role:
Active Schools are responsible for creating opportunities and encouraging all children and young people to participate in physical activity and sport. We take pride in providing a variety of activities across the schools in Aberdeen City as well as opportunities to gain leadership and coaching qualifications.
Active Schools Volunteers are a priority to our service. We are looking for approachable, enthusiastic and reliable people to join our team of volunteers. We have amazing opportunities for adults and young leaders to support the delivery of our free activity provision across the city. The role of an Active Schools Volunteer can align to your skills, attributes and experience. Becoming a volunteer with us will give you invaluable experience working with children and young people, opportunities to gain coaching qualifications and event management experience.
Job Description:
- Engage with and motivate children and young people to participate in sport or physical activity.
- Activity leader / Support Activity Leader
- Plan or assist with planning of activity sessions.
- Be responsible or assist with first aid provision (training provided).
- Prepare and put away equipment for activities.
- Basic administration tasks such as register keeping.
Person Specification:
- Willing to learn and engage with development opportunities.
- Respectful and good communicator.
- Encouraging and creative with a passion for motivating children and young people.
- Interest in sport and physical activity (desirable not essential).
Benefits of the Role:
- Full induction and training.
- Inspire and be a role model for children and young people.
- Other training and CPD opportunities relevant to the volunteer role.
- Regular contact and support from Active Schools Coordinator.
- Experience for your CV and supporting your local community.
- Skill development applicable to employment within Active Schools / Sport Aberdeen.
For more information or to apply, click here.
Aberdeen Linx Ice Arena is looking for new Professional Ice Coaches to support the continued growth of its extensive Learn to Skate Programme.
Full-time and part-time coaching hours are available, working under Sport Aberdeen’s Service Level Agreement which offers Professional Ice Coaches access to various private ice coaching sessions in lieu of agreed hours undertaken to coach for its Learn to Skate Programme.
Job Code:
SA379
Post:
Professional Ice Coaches
Location:
Linx Ice Arena
Rate of pay:
£28 per hour
How to Apply:
To find out more information or to apply, click here
We’re looking to recruit Professional Fitness Coaches to work at Get active @ Jesmond, Get active @ Kincorth, Get active @ Northfield and Get active @ Sheddocksley.
In return for a monthly rental fee of £350 + VAT, you will be able to run your own fitness coaching business in our venues, with access to a large membership base and state of the art facilities.
To help build your business you’ll get your first month rent free, an advertising board on the gym wall, and the opportunity to take classes on our group exercise timetable.
We are looking for driven and passionate individuals with a current Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualification. If that’s you, then apply today!
Job Code:
SA327
Post:
Professional Fitness Coach (Self-employed)
Location:
Sport Aberdeen venues across Aberdeen City
Position available:
Self-employed – entering into a service level agreement with Sport Aberdeen
If you have any specific questions about the position, please contact Mark Wallace, Group Health and Fitness Retention Manager at MWallace@sportaberdeen.co.uk
How to apply:
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Interested in becoming a Swimming Teacher?
Sport Aberdeen is looking for motivated and enthusiastic swimming teachers to join our award-winning programme delivering aquatics lessons at 6 venues across the city.
We are committed to providing quality swimming tuition for all ages, from birth to adulthood, and are looking for teachers with a passion for ensuring all swimmers reach their full potential. You’ll also need the ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with our customers.
To be eligible to apply for a teaching role, you need to have the relevant swimming teacher qualification as detailed below.
If you are interested in becoming an Aquatics Teacher but do not have the necessary qualifications, we can also offer you the opportunity to go through our swimming teacher training programme.
Please email coachedprogrammes@sportaberdeen.co.uk for further information.
Job Code:
SA001
Posts:
Aquatics Teachers
Location:
City-wide
Positions available:
Flexible-hours contract
Pay rates:
Aquatics Teacher Level 1 £12.60 per hour + £1.52 per hour holiday pay
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Please note Aquatics teachers need UKCC Level 1 Teaching Aquatics (minimum) / Scottish Swimming Teaching Qualification (desirable) or equivalent
Aquatics Teacher Level 2 £15.07 per hour + £1.82 per hour holiday pay
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Please note Aquatic Teachers Level 2 need an Scottish Swimming Teaching Qualification (SSTQ) / UKCC Level 2 Teaching Aquatics – or equivalent PLUS evidence of continuous professional development.
Aquatics Teacher Level 3 £17.23 per hour + £2.08 per hour holiday pay
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Please note Aquatic Teachers Level 3 need:
- an Scottish Swimming Teaching Qualification (SSTQ) / UKCC Level 2 Teaching Aquatics – or equivalent
- PLUS evidence of continuous professional development.
- PLUS significant experience and / or qualification in early years swimming OR additional support needs swimming provision.
To find out more contact coachedprogrammes@sportaberdeen.co.uk
How to apply:
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Job Code: SA0GC
Posts: Assistant Coach Level 1
Coach Level 1
Coach Level 2
Coach Level 3
Location: City-wide
Positions available:
Sport Aberdeen are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Coaches with gymnastics, preschool gymnastics or trampoline qualifications to join our team.
We are currently growing our gymnastics programme across Sport Aberdeen venues, including at our dedicated gymnastics facility at Get Active @ Alex Collie. We run daytime, evening and weekend classes and can be very flexible on working hours/days.
Applicants should have a fun, outgoing personality and have experience of working with preschool and / or school aged children and delivering high quality coaching and teaching programmes.
Positions available:
Zero-hours
Assistant Coach – Level 1 – £10.22/hour
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more information
Coach Level 1 – £12.60/hour
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more information
Coach Level 2 – £15.07/hour
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more information
Coach Level 3+ – £17.23/hour
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more information
To find out more please contact Dianne Breen, DBreen@sportaberdeen.co.uk
How to apply:
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LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE?
Do you have a passion for the outdoors? Are you a motivated and positive person with a drive to deliver the highest quality of adventurous activity you can? If so, we want to hear from you!
Adventure Aberdeen and Adventure Speyside are seeking to add to their rosters of Sessional Instructors to support the team in developing and delivering programmes of adventurous activities to a range of customer groups, including children and young people from disadvantaged areas and those with specific / targeted support needs.
Job Code:
SA0SI
Post:
Sessional Instructor
Location:
You will deliver programmes from both our Adventure Aberdeen base located at Kingswells and our residential centre at Adventure Speyside.
Depending on your location accommodation can be provided at Adventure Speyside for residential work.
Positions Available:
Casual/Relief position
Hourly Pay Rate:
£16.39 per hour + £1.98 per hour holiday pay
Day Rate:
- Full day = 8 hours
- 3 session day = 10.5 hours
- 3 session day + overnight = 12 hours
More information
Further information on the position and the ideal candidate can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.
How to apply:
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Please note that BOTH the application and Equal Opportunities and Criminal Convictions forms MUST be submitted for your application to be considered.
