Watersports Assistant / Instructor (Fixed-Term) With up to 200 indoor and outdoor activities available, Center Parcs is the perfect place for families to try something new together. The Leisure team plays a key role in ensuring families feel confident, safe and happy during their activity, whatever their age or ability.There are many opportunities in the Leisure team, and our offering of activities continues to grow. From donning an eye patch in Pirate and Princess Adventure, to whizzing around a track in Quad Bike Safari or scaling the forest canopy in Aerial Adventure, our focus is on delivering a quality experience that guests will remember, whether its their first or fiftieth time.WATERSPORTS ASSISTANT / INSTRUCTOR 12.46 per hourThis is a fixed-term role until 30th September 2025In this role, you will meet and greet our guests, offering them a warm welcome. You will coach and supervise them in a range of exciting activities, allowing them to have fun whilst also feeling safe and secure.Other responsibilities include overseeing the hire of crafts, operation of the till, lake safety cover, payment handling and operating and maintaining the adventure golf hut and course.This role will also involve you working closely with others within the department as well as across the wider village, therefore excellent communication skills will be required.Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) Check. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence.HOURS OF WORKYou will be contracted to work 128 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. Hours range from 8:00am - 6.30pm, 4 days out of 7 including weekends. 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.As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.ABOUT YOUEssential requirements:Good communication skillsAbility to swim 50 metresEmergency First Aid QualificationSociably confident with an outgoing, cheerful approachWorks well in a teamMust be aged 18 years or overDesirable requirements:Able to use computer systemsPowerboat Level 2 qualificationPrevious experience of working within the leisure / customer service industry and experience of Watersports activitiesABOUT THE BENEFITSCenter Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:Colleague Bonus SchemePension Scheme with Life AssuranceColleague Recognition and Reward Schemeoffering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchersFree use of our leisure facilitiesDiscounted Center Parcs breaks20% discount in our restaurant and retail outletsAccess to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discountsAn Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal mattersExcellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualificationsIf this sounds like your ideal job, then wed love to see your application.Closing date:21st January 2025at 12 NoonInterviews to be held: 28th January 2025Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.Follow us -FacebookX (Twitter)LinkedInAt Center Parcs, everyones welcome.We recognise that were all at our best when were being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging.We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process. Share Apply now