Outdoor Activity Centre Instructor

Center Parcs; Penrith; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks and in our shops &

Bonus scheme and recognition rewards

Supportive, friendly team

Career development and in-roletraining

Job summary

Center Parcs Whinfell Forest is seeking an Outdoor Activity Centre Instructor to deliver engaging, action-packed experiences for our guests. You will coach and supervise activities, ensuring safety and memorable moments in a dynamic and physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities include setting up activities, maintaining equipment, performing safety checks, keeping areas clean and presentable, and guiding participants to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 years or over.
• Emergency First Aid at Work (training can be provided).
• Strong communication skills and ability to perform under pressure.
• Physically capable to meet the demands of the role.
• Confident, sociable and works well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and organise a variety of outdoor activities for guests.
• Maintain equipment and complete safety checks in line with company standards.
• Keep areas clean, tidy and professionally presented.
• Coach and supervise participants to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Communication

Physical fitness

Emergency First Aid

Job description

Outdoor Activity Centre Instructor

Whinfell

Forest | £13.83 per hour

Gear up for action, bringing fun, forests and families together

Join our Outdoor Activity Centre team as an Instructor, delivering fun, action-packed experiences for guests. You'll coach and supervise activities, ensuring safety and creating memorable moments in a dynamic, physically challenging environment.

What you'll be doing

• Set up and organise a variety of outdoor activities for guests
• Maintain equipment and complete safety checks in line with company standards
• Keep areas clean, tidy and professionally presented
• Coach and supervise participants to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience

What's in it for you

• Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
• Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
• Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
• A supportive, friendly team
• Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

• We are offering an annualised contract for this role, whereby you'll be required to work a minimum amount of hours per year across our peak holiday periods, including Easter and the Summer holidays
• This role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays

About you

• Must be aged 18 years or over
• Emergency First Aid at Work (training can be provided)
• Strong communication skills and ability to perform under pressure
• Physically capable to meet the demands of the role
• Confident, sociable and works well in a team

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

Closing date: 4th November 2026

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.

We recognise that we're all at our best when we're 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.