Job Description

Sport Aberdeen in partnership with Scottish Swimming, Enable Works and sportscotland invites applications for our Modern Apprenticeship post.

This Modern Apprenticeship offers paid employment to a young person with a

disability, who is 16- 24 years old and living within the Aberdeen area

, with an interest in working in swimming.

A disability could be a physical, learning or sensory impairment, which may also include (this list is not exhaustive):

Autism

ADHD

Dyslexia, Dysgraphia or Dyscalculia

Dyspraxia

Tourette's

Other thinking or learning differences (neurodivergence)

Long Term health Condition

The role combines on the job learning, with support, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.

The successful applicant will be employed on a fixed term 18-month contract, working 25hours per week, and will work towards achieving the SCQF Level 7 Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification (SSTQ). The salary is 12.60 per hour. Annual leave entitlement will be in line with Sport Aberdeen conditions of service.
The training will be provided on-the-job within Sport Aberdeen's Coached Programmes Team and supported by Scottish Swimming.

The successful candidate will be expected to follow health and safety steps and attend all training.

*There may be an opportunity for additional teaching hours on completion of the Scottish Swimming Teacher Qualification.

Job Code:

SA690

Post:

Coached Programme Assistant (Modern Apprentice)

Location:

Sport Aberdeen HQ & Citywide pools

Position available:

25 hours per week - to be agreed with successful applicant

Job End Date-18 months from start date

Duration:

Permanent

Salary:

12.60 per hour

If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact Dianne Breen.

Closing date for Applications:

The closing date for

all online and paper applications

is Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 12pm noon

Please see Sport Aberdeen website for more information.

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person