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GIBRALTAR SPORTS AND LEISURE AUTHORITY 

BAYSIDE SPORTS COMPLEX
BAYSIDE ROAD

Telephone: 20078409
Email: info@gsla.gi 
                                            
EXTERNAL APPLICATION FORM

1. POST APPLIED FOR:	
 	 		 	 	 	 	
 Post Title:	   SPORTS TRAIN LEADER/ DEPUTY /LEADER IN CHARGE 	 	 	 	 	
Please delete as appropriate 	   AND SUPPLY LEADER 	 	 	 	 	
 		
 Name of applicant:		

COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION FORM

•	Please complete this application form carefully and completely.  Forms may be in electronic format which is preferable, or neatly hand-written.  Please do not refer to a CV.  Information must be contained in this form. 

•	Please submit the following scanned documents with your form:
1.	Passport sized photograph
2.	Copies of your qualifications
3.	Completed vetting form 
4.	Two reference letters which are required to be submitted to the GSLA Human Resources Team  via email at, info@gsla.gi , not later than five working days after the closing date. 

•	When completing this application form, you should ensure that you should meet the criteria of the job description and person specification for the post.  In particular, it is IMPORTANT that you take the opportunity to use the application form to evidence that you meet the competences set out in the person specification. This information is essential in the event of applicants being short-listed for interview and for the Board at the interview stage.  

•	This application form along with all supporting documentation must be submitted to the GSLA Human Resources Team, copying your Head of Section via email to, info@gsla.gi, by the closing date for receipt of applications on Tuesday 19 March 2024 at 12 NOON.

•	Please note that applications must be submitted as follows;

1 PDF Attachment – Application form 
1 PDF Attachment – Qualifications (Do not submit photos and/or separate attachments for each qualification) 
1 PDF Attachment – Vetting Form 

Applications not submitted in the above manner will not be accepted. 

NOTE:  Should you have any queries relating to your application either prior to or after interview, you may write to the GSLA Human Resources Team, at the above email address or make enquiries in person at our Administration Office.

Do not write below this line. 
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DOCUMENT	SEEN	RETURNED	
Evidence of Nationality			
Qualifications			
I/D CARD OR PASSPORT NO.	

2. PERSONAL INFORMATION	
 	 	 	 	 	
 Title:		 Surname	 	

 Forenames:	 		 	

 Previous Name if Applicable:	 	

 Date of Birth:                  	 	

Nationality:

                                                                                                                                      	

 Address:

 Postcode:
 (if applicable)

 Driving Licence: 
(if applicable,
please state
category)	                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Please indicate which of the following we may use to contact you:            (Please tick)	
 	 	 		
 Home Telephone Number:	 			
 	 	 		
 Work Telephone Number:	 			
 	 	 		
 Mobile Telephone Number:	 			
 	 	 		
  Email address:	 			

  3. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY	
 	
 Please list in order (the most recent first), the organisation(s) you have worked for,	
 whether full or part time, including voluntary, unpaid, or self-employed work. 	
 (PLEASE USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY)	

 (a) Current (or most recent) Employer's Name and Address:	

 	
 Dates of Employment:	 From:	                                 	 To:	                                              	
 Job Title:	                                                                                                   	
 Reason for leaving:	                                                                                                   	
 Brief outline of Duties:	

 	
 	
 (b) Previous Employer's Name and Address:	

 	
 Dates of Employment:	 From:	                                      	 To:	 	
 Job Title:	                                                                                                 	
 Reason for leaving:	                                                                                                  	
 Brief outline of Duties:	

 	

(Previous Employer's Name and Address:	

 	
 Dates of Employment:	 From:	                                  	 To:	                                       	
 Job Title:	                                                                                                       	
 Reason for leaving:	                                                                                                 	
 Brief outline of Duties:	

 	
 	
(d) Previous Employer's Name and Address:	

 	
 Dates of Employment:	 From:	                                  	 To:	                                       	
 Job Title:	                                                                                                       	
 Reason for leaving:	                                                                                                 	
 Brief outline of Duties:	

 	

  4. QUALIFICATIONS	
 	
 Please give details of any qualification(s) held and where obtained.	
	
School(s)
	Date(s)	Subject(s)	Grade(s)	

 	 	 	 	

 	 	 	 	

 	 	 	 	

 	 	 	 	

 	 	 		

  5. FURTHER & HIGHER EDUCATION 	
 	
 Please give details of any further or higher education - colleges/universities attended   and any qualifications obtained. 	
 	
College / University/        Training provider	Date(s)	Subject(s)	Qualification(s)/Grade(s)	

 	 	 	 	

 	 	 	 	

  6. COACHING QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 	
 Please give details of further training taken – i.e. Management courses, IT courses,
First Aid certificates etc.
	
College / University/  Training provider
	Date(s)	Sport/Subject(s)	Qualification(s) /       Grade(s)	

 	 	 	 	

 	 	 	 	

7. EXPERIENCE	
Please give details of your experience in leading and supporting children in a sports and leisure environment 	
(PLEASE USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY)	
Date(s)	  	
Environment where experience was undertaken:

1.	Educational
2.	Recreational
3.	Leisure
		
Details of role undertaken	

	

•	Please attach a reference letter to support the above information

 8. PERSONAL STATEMENT    	
 	
 Add any further information about yourself that you consider relevant to this application. You should describe your knowledge, experience, skills and abilities gained from your paid and/or voluntary work, studies, hobbies etc.	

	

  9. REFERENCES	
	
 Please provide the following information on your referees, whom you should ask to
 submit a reference letter to the GSLA Human Resources Team, to reach by not later	
 than five working days after the closing date for receipt of applications.
 
 Referees should not be relatives.
 
 Please note that references must:
•	be dated within 3 months of the closing date
•	not contain letterhead from the department if written by a Government official
•	be appropriate to the post that you are applying for	

(a) FIRST REFERENCE	
Full Name of Referee
		
Full Address of Referee

	
email address

(b) SECOND REFERENCE	
Full Name of Referee
		
Full Address of Referee

	
email address

9. DATA PROTECTION ACT 2004

Under the Data Protection Act 2004, the Gibraltar Sports and Leisure Authority, reserves the right to collect, store and process personal data about applicants in so far as it is relevant to their application for employment.   This Application Form will remain on file for as long as administratively necessary and then be destroyed.   All personal information held will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2004.

We will only disclose personal information contained in this form in the following circumstances:-

•	If we are required to do so by any court order, or by law.
•	If selected for the post , (except for information contained in Section
13),   to  other  Government  Departments  (for  administrative purposes)
and to the Gibraltar Health Authority (for the purpose of Section 11). 

10. (a) EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY

The Gibraltar Sports and Leisure Authority, is committed to a policy which ensures that all job applicants and employees receive equality of opportunity, therefore ensuring that all recruitment is solely on merit.

No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, race, religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, or will be disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

10. (b) DISABLED APPLICANTS

In order to help us implement our equal opportunities policy effectively, please indicate below if you would like us to provide any particular assistance for your interview, as a result of disability.
	
Please specify type of assistance required, e.g. wheelchair access.	

	

11.	DATES OF AVAILABILITY

Please provide information on any date(s) you will be away from Gibraltar during the Summer period.
Leave of Absence will only be granted to attend Graduation or to represent Gibraltar in Official International Competition.

Please note the Mandatory Induction Training will take place from;

Tuesday 2 July 2024 to Tuesday 9 July 2024 
	
DATES AWAY FROM GIBRALTAR	REASON	

	

12.	 INTERVIEW AVAILABILITY
Please note that interviews will be held between 25th and 27th March 2024
Please tick below as appropriate and include FaceTime/Skype details if you are unable to attend in person.	
Available for Interview on :	FaceTime / Skype details
if unable to attend interview in person:	
              25 March 2024	 	

              26 March 2024			
              27 March 2024			

13.	TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANTS WHO HAVE NOT APPLIED FOR A SUPPLY POSITION.	

Should you not be selected for the post applied for, would you like to be considered on a supply basis?

YES

NO	

14.  MEDICAL

I understand that if I am selected for employment to the post for which I am applying, I may be required to undergo a medical examination and be declared fit for employment.

15. STATEMENT TO BE SIGNED BY APPLICANT

I hereby give consent to the collection, storage and processing of my personal details in connection with my application and as outlined in this application form.

I confirm that to the best of my knowledge, the information given in this application form is true and correct. I understand that giving false or misleading statements or withholding information, may result in withdrawal of an offer of employment, or my appointment being terminated if I have already been appointed.
	
NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS	SIGNED
	DATE	

CHECKLIST – Please ensure that you have provided the following:-
                                         (Please tick)	
I.D. or Passport			
Qualifications			
2 Reference Letters			

POST APPLIED FOR:	

13.  DECLARATION OF CRIMINAL OFFENCES

Have you been court martialled, or been convicted of a criminal offence within the last  10 years, either in Gibraltar or elsewhere? (Please tick below)
						
YES 								NO                                  

If you have ticked yes then you must complete the table below.   Please use additional sheet if necessary.	
Date	Offence	Sentence	Pending Charges (Give dates)	

				

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from taking up employment with the Gibraltar Sports and Leisure Authority. This will depend on the nature of the position applied for and the circumstances and background of your offences. (Please use the space below to add any comments you may wish to make in this regard). Any information given will be treated confidentially and only considered in relation to the post for which you are applying.

	

	

	

	

	

	

	

	

	

Failure to disclose any information requested in this Section, may lead to the withdrawal of an offer of appointment, or termination of employment if you have already been appointed.

Signed………………………………………………………        	

Name……………………………………………………….
(in block letters)

Date……………………………

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

ALL DOCUMENTS BELOW MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO ACCEPT THIS APPLICATION FORM:

DOCUMENT		

I/D or Passport		

Level 1 accredited sports specific coaching qualification, a Level 2 Community Sports Leadership Award or currently undergoing/completed a sports related degree 		

Available for Induction Training		

Completed Vetting Form		

Application received by:  	

Date :  	

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1)	Leave during the programme is only allowed If the applicant is away on their or immediate family’s graduation (for maximum of 3 days) or if they are participating in an official international competition. This leave would be unpaid.

2)	Induction attendance is essential, if an applicant cannot attend for any exceptional circumstance they will only be considered if they have undergone the induction in the past 12 months.
These exceptions would not be applicable for the position of Leader In Charge or Deputy Leader in Charge.

3)	In order to be eligible for supply work the applicant must attend the induction programme. If the applicant has done the induction programme in the last 12 months and is away or unable to attend the induction they will be eligible for supply. If the applicant has not undertaken the induction programme in the last 12 months and cannot attend induction they will not be eligible for supply regardless of the reasoning for their absence.