The Irish News reports the firm is creating the roles as part of Belfast City Council's ongoing £105m transformation of leisure services in the city, with leisure centres at Andersonstown and Lisnasharragh, and an activity centre at Brook.

GLL says it will also create 100 casual/seasonal roles which will include a mix of gymnastics coaches, swimming coaches, fitness coaches, lifeguards and summer scheme staff. Hiring for the roles begins this month.