Torrevieja Council has approved a contract valued at 4.553 million euros, excluding VAT, to deliver sports activities, coaching programmes, lifeguard cover and reception services across the city’s municipal sports facilities. The decision was taken during an extraordinary and urgent Local Government Board meeting held on 11 December. The agreement runs for two years with the option of a further two-year extension, providing a total of 46,700 hours of service each year.

The services will operate across nine municipal centres, including the Palacio de Deportes Tavi y Carmona, several artificial turf pitches, the Nelson Mandela Stadium, the Cecilio Gallego Pavilion, the La Mata Sports Hall, the Municipal Gym and the city’s racket sports area. The contract aims to support a wide range of sporting disciplines, from adapted swimming and athletics to basketball, football, gymnastics, judo, volleyball and pilates.

A total of 96 professionals will be recruited. Of these, 83 will serve as sports coaches, supported by coordinators, six receptionists, five lifeguards and two service directors. Lifeguards will oversee safety at municipal pools, while reception staff will assist users taking part in scheduled activities.

The contract also includes the Deporte para todos programme, aimed at encouraging sports participation among pupils in Torrevieja’s schools. Councillor Diana Box said the agreement strengthens the municipal sports model reinstated in 2019 and enhances access to a broad and inclusive range of activities.