We’re looking for friendly and motivated casual Health & Fitness Instructors to support our Get Active venues. In this customer-focused role, you’ll help deliver safe and engaging fitness support, motivate members, assist with group fitness classes and general facility operations. Flexible hours are available, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Applicants should hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification (or equivalent).
If you’re energetic, positive, and passionate about helping others get active, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Code:
SA746
Post:
Health and Fitness Instructor
Location:
Citywide
Position available:
Flexible contract
Salary:
£11.20-£12.71 per hour
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact Mark Wallace at MWallace@sportaberdeen.co.uk
Closing date for Applications:
The closing date for applications is Thursday 2nd July 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:
SA745
Post:
Project Activator (Grampian Inclusive Cycle Bothies)
Location:
HQ & Citywide
Position available:
Part Time 25.9 hours per week commencing 31st August 2026
Duration:
Fixed term Contract with End Date 31st March 2027
Salary:
£18,572.37 per annum
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact Mark Pain at MPain@sportaberdeen.co.uk
Closing date for Applications:
The closing date for applications is Monday 29th June 2026 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:
SA744
Post:
Lifeguard
Location:
Get Active @ Northfield & Bridge of Don Swimming Pool
Position available:
Part Time hours:
NSP 1500-1930 Sat, 1400-1930 Sun/ BOD 0645-1045 and 1300-1730 Sat
Salary:
Rate of pay = £11.20 per hour (increasing in line with the Government’s living wage bands)
21 and over
April 2025 £12.71
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact Austin Munro at AMunro@sportaberdeen.co.uk
Closing date for Applications:
The closing date for applications is Friday 26th June 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:
SA743
Post:
Duty Manager
Location:
Bridge of Don Swimming Pool
Position available:
Part Time hours:
Saturday: 0630-1730
Salary:
£14.40 per hour
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact Austin Munro at AMunro@sportaberdeen.co.uk
Closing date for Applications:
The closing date for applications is Friday 26th June 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:
SA742
Post:
Leisure Attendant
Location:
Get Active @ Beacon
Position available:
Part Time 8.75 hours per week:
Saturday 12:45 – 17:15 / Sunday 08:45 – 13:00
Salary:
Rate of pay = £9.38 per hour (increasing in line with the Government’s living wage bands)
18-20 21 and over
April 2025 £10.85 £12.71
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact Jamie Reid at JReid@sportaberdeen.co.uk
Closing date for Applications:
The closing date for applications is Friday 26th June 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:
SA741
Post:
Duty Manager
Location:
Get Active @ Cults
Position available:
Part Time 18 hours per week
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 Jamie Reid at JReid@sportaberdeen.co.uk
Closing date for Applications:
The closing date for applications is Friday 26th June 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:
SA720
Post:
Lifeguard
Location:
Get Active @ Northfield & Bucksburn Swimming Pool
Position available:
Full Time 37 hours per week:
Various to include mornings, evenings and weekends on a rota basis.
Salary:
Rate of pay = £11.20 per hour (increasing in line with the Government’s living wage bands)
21 and over
April 2025 £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 Friday 26th June 2026 at 12pm noon.
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:
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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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