High Ropes Instructor / Outdoor Instructor - Fixed Term Penrith, England
Job description
If adrenaline-fuelled activities sound like your idea of heaven, the Action Challenge team could be perfect for you. Action Challenge offers a wide range of exciting and extreme activities for all ages and abilities. Guests can take to the sky and tackle High Ropes or explore the forest canopy in Aerial Adventure, before whizzing through the woodland on a zip wire. Tree Climbing and Mini Trek are perfect for little ones wanting their first taste of adventure, all guided by our expert team.
If you want to make a difference and ensure families leave with memories of an experience they’ll never forget, take a look at the current Action Challenge opportunities.
HIGH ROPES / OUTDOOR ACTIVITY INSTRUCTOR | £11.00 per hour
Please note this is a fixed term role until 07 September 2023
In this role, you will meet and greet our guests at Action Challenge, and you will coach and supervise them in a range of exciting activities in a manner that allows them to have great fun whilst feeling safe and secure. Your engagement with our guests will enrich their holiday experience, encouraging them to return and tell their friends.
You will be responsible for instructing sessions such as; high ropes, indoor and outdoor climbing, abseiling, tree trekking and Aerial Adventure. You will set up and maintain equipment ensuring all safety checks are carried out in accordance with company guidelines.
HOURS OF WORK
You will be contracted to work 128 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. Shifts will fall between 8am and 6pm.
As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include weekends, public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.
ABOUT YOU
Essential requirements:
- Must be aged 18 years or over
- Sociable, confident and outgoing
- Naturally cheerful
- Able to perform under pressure
- Good basic standard of education
- Physically capable to meet the demands of the role
- The ability to communicate competently
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable requirements:
- Previous experience of working within the leisure / customer service industry
- Experience of Outdoor Sports Activities
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
- Management/Colleague Bonus Scheme
- Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
- Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
- Free use of our leisure facilities
- Discounted Center Parcs breaks
- 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
- Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
- An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
- Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.
Closing date: 21 February 2023 at 12 Noon
Interviews to be held: Ongoing
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
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