High Ropes Instructor

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Ballymahon; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks

Bonus scheme

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs UK & Ireland at Longford Forest in Ireland is seeking a hands-on Lead Activity Instructor to coach and supervise aerial adventures, climbing and tree trekking, ensuring safety standards are met.

You’ll engage guests, inspect and maintain equipment, and work a year-round full-time schedule between 8:00am and 5:00pm, with occasional weekend shifts and Sunday premium rates. This role offers a supportive team, ongoing training, and clear opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 years or over.
• Ability to perform under pressure with good communication skills.
• Physically capable to meet the demands of the role and comfortable working at height.
• Confident, sociable and works well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and supervise activities such as aerial adventure, climbing and tree trekking.
• Meet and engage guests to create a welcoming and enjoyable experience.
• Set up, inspect and maintain equipment in line with safety guidelines.

Skills

A18+

Communication skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Longford Forest | €15.73 per hour

Lead the way up, empower guests to conquer, climb and soar

Join our team and deliver fun, safe and memorable activity experiences for guests. In this hands-on role, you'll coach and supervise a range of adventure sessions while ensuring all equipment and safety standards are maintained to the highest level.

What You'll Be Doing

• Instruct and supervise activities such as aerial adventure, climbing and tree trekking, including our two new attractions, Leisure Treetop and Adventure Nets.
• Meet and engage guests to create a welcoming and enjoyable experience
• Set up, inspect and maintain equipment in line with company safety guidelines

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

• Full-time, permanent contract with shifts falling between 8:00am and 5:00pm
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum amount of hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• Predominantly Monday to Friday working, with occasional weekend shifts (currently around one weekend in four)
• Premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday
• Year-round employment offering stability beyond the seasonal nature of much of the outdoor activity sector

About You

• Must be aged 18 years or over
• Ability to perform under pressure with good communication skills
• Physically capable to meet the demands of the role and comfortable working at height
• 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: 20th November 2026 #INDSPON

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. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.