The ongoing programme will invest in seven sites, the first of which saw the upgraded Olympia Leisure Centre and Spa open last year in south Belfast.
The local operator of leisure centres, GLL announced the jobs boost today, 09 April, confirming the ongoing work on Belfast City Council's 10-year Leisure Transformation Programme (LTP).
Three new build leisure centres, Andersonstown Leisure Centre, Brook Activity Centre and Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre, will open in late 2019 and early 2020 bringing 100 casual and seasonal jobs to the areas as well as permanent roles. They will be offered across a range of positions including gymnastics coaches, swimming coaches, fitness coaches, lifeguards and summer scheme staff. The application process for these jobs will begin this month.
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Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive of Belfast City Council said: "Evidence clearly shows the importance of good and accessible leisure services for both mental and physical health. The creation of 75 jobs by our strategic partner GLL is part and parcel of Council's transformation of leisure services in Belfast.
"Our aim is to provide innovative leisure facilities across the city through a significant capital investment programme. In total, we will invest £105 million in seven new facilities, each with its own unique selling point, so that we minimise duplication and ensure balanced, value for money investment. Olympia is the first example of the state-of-the-art standard we are aiming for.
"This supports the ambitions of the Belfast Agenda, the community plan for the city, by improving neighbourhoods, reducing life inequalities, providing fit-for-purpose services and enabling active and healthy citizens."
Regional Director of GLL in Northern Ireland, Gareth Kirk added: "Investment in health and wellbeing is a vital component of the development of any modern city. Working closely with Belfast City Council and other key strategic stakeholders we are excited to be a part of the contribution to improved physical and mental health.
"GLL is hugely committed to its workforce and our people are our greatest asset. Part of that commitment means providing existing staff with the opportunity to develop their skills and pursue rewarding careers with us, with over 50 internal promotions delivered in the last three years.
"There is a huge range of rewarding careers in GLL and really exciting opportunities for staff to develop and progress."
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