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GIBRALTAR SPORTS AND LEISURE AUTHORITY 

BAYSIDE SPORTS COMPLEX
BAYSIDE ROAD

Telephone: 20078409
Email: hr@gsla.gi 

STAY & PLAY APPLICATION FORM

1. POST APPLIED FOR:	
 	 		 	 	 	 	
 Post Title:	1.	STAY & PLAY LEADER IN CHARGE 
2.	DEPUTY STAY & PLAY LEADER IN CHARGE	 	 	 	 	
Please delete as appropriate 
 	3.	STAY & PLAY LEADER  
4.	STAY & PLAY LEADER (SUPPLY)	 	 	 	 	
 		
 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. 

•	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 via email to, info@gsla.gi, by the closing date for receipt of applications on;
Thursday 5th March 2026 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 – One reference letter proving experience of leading and supporting children and young people with supported needs in a sport, recreational, educational and/or leisure environment.
1 PDF Attachment – Evidence of Nationality (ID Card / Passport)

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. 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)	Subject(s)	Qualification(s) /       Grade(s)	

 	 	 	 	

 	 

7. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE	
Please give details of your practical experience in leading and supporting children and young people with supported needs in a recreational, educational and or 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.	

 Referees should not be relatives or GSLA employees.

 	

(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

10. 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
17),   to  other  Government  Departments  (for  administrative purposes)
and to the Gibraltar Health Authority (for the purpose of Section 15). 

	
11. (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.

11. (b) SUPPORTED NEEDS 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. 
	
Please specify type of assistance required, e.g. wheelchair access.	

	

12.	DATES OF AVAILABILITY

Please provide information on any date(s) you will be away from Gibraltar during the Summer period.

Please note the Mandatory Induction Training will take place from;

Thursday 2nd July to Friday 10th July 2026.
	
DATES AWAY FROM GIBRALTAR	REASON	

	

13. INTERVIEW AVAILABILITY
Please note that interviews will be held between 27th, 30th & 31st March 2026
Please tick below as appropriate and include Facetime/WhatsApp details if you are unable to attend in person.	
Available for Interview on :	FaceTime / WhatsApp details
if unable to attend interview in person:	
   27th March 2026		

   30th March 2026			
   31st March 2026			

14.	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	

15.  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.

16. 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			
 Reference Letter			

POST APPLIED FOR:	

17.  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		

Written reference proving experience of leading and supporting children and young people with supported needs.		

Available for Induction Training		

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1)	A maximum of 5 days unpaid leave will be allowed during the programme. This may only be taken in a maximum of two continuous blocks during the period of seasonal employment i.e. 3 days on a week and two on another or 1 day one week and four in another. Leave must be arranged and approved in advance with the Sports Development Team in order to ensure minimum disruption to the operation of the programme.

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.