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 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:
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 at DBreen@sportaberdeen.co.uk
Closing date for Applications:
The closing date for all online and paper applications is Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 12pm noon