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
* 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 25* hours 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:
Location:
25 hours per week – to be agreed with successful applicant
If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact Dianne Breen at DBreen@sportaberdeen.co.uk
Closing date for Applications:
The closing date for all online and paper applications is Wednesday 22 nd October 2025 at 12pm noon
If you would like support in completing the application form, please contact your Active Schools Coordinator or contact Dianne Breen at dbreen@sportaberdeen.co.uk / 07917 898517 and we will arrange this.
Please note that BOTH the application and Equal Opportunities and Criminal Convictions forms MUST be submitted for your application to be considered.
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