Activity Centre Assistant (Evening)

Robinwood Activity Centres; Ayle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit bonus

15 weeks holidays

Free meals

Team events

Training and development

Job summary

Robinwood Activity Centre is seeking an Activity Centre Assistant (Evening) to join our Barhaugh Hall team in Cumbria. You will work Tuesdays 3pm–10.30pm and Wednesdays 12.30pm–10.30pm during term time, supporting groups of children after activities and helping with equipment and mealtime supervision.

The role offers a part-time, permanent contract with term-time hours and a competitive hourly rate. Training is provided, and safeguarding is a priority at Robinwood.

Qualifications

• This role requires friendly, customer-focused approach.
• Ability to supervise groups of children and maintain safety.
• DBS check will be completed as part of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support groups of children between activity sessions.
• Assist with Zip Wire, Archery, Giant Swing or water sports during sessions.
• Mealtime supervision of children.
• Assist with morning or evening routines and liaise with staff.
• Keep the centre clean and presentable.

Skills

Customer care

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

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Barhaugh Hall, near Alston, Cumbria

Part-Time | Term Time Only | Permanent

£13.65 per hour, increasing to £14.05 per hour following successful completion of a 6-month probation period | 14 hours per week | Paid year-round (annualised hours)

Robinwood Activity Centre is looking for an Activity Centre Assistant (Evening) to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at Barhaugh Hall Activity Centre, working Tuesdays 3pm – 10.30pm and Wednesday 12.30pm – 10.30pm during term time only.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation delivering residential outdoor activity experiences to primary school children.

Why Robinwood?

Robinwood is an award-winning provider of residential activity courses for primary schools, known for delivering safe, engaging and high-quality adventurous learning experiences.

Industry-leading Employer

• Living Wage Foundation accredited
• Investors in People Gold
• Employee-owned business

Benefits Of An Activity Centre Assistant Include

• Annual tax-free profit bonus
• 15 weeks off a year (covering school holiday periods)
• Free meals while on shift
• Company events and team activities
• Full training and development opportunities

This Role Involves

About the role of an Activity Centre Assistant:

• Providing support for groups of children between activity sessions. This may include helping with harnesses, buoyancy aid and helmet fitting, provision of waterproofs and other equipment, or other supervisory tasks.
• Providing support on activity sessions such as assisting with Zip Wire, Archery, Giant Swing or water sports support. (No previous experience required, all training is given)
• Mealtime supervision of groups of children
• Assisting with morning or evening supervision of children, reminding children of routines and liaising with other staff, recording information where appropriate.
• Cleaning around the centre, maintaining high standards of presentation throughout every aspect of the centre

Some previous work with children is useful, as well as excellent customer care skills and the ability to be positive, professional and supportive of others at all times. We take safeguarding very seriously and the successful applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time

If you are enthusiastic, reliable and want to be part of a supportive team creating unforgettable experiences for children, we would love to hear from you