Outdoor Pursuits Team Leader

Center Parcs group; Longford; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Spa access

Discounts on breaks

Bonus scheme

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs Longford Forest is seeking an Outdoor Pursuits Team Leader to guide and develop our team of Instructors, ensuring safe, engaging sessions for guests across activities.

You will oversee daily operations, track hours and absence, maintain equipment and facilities, and uphold high standards of guest care and safety. This is a full-time, hourly role with weekend and holiday shifts, offering progression and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Confident decision-making and communication skills even under pressure.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities to support and develop teams.
• Computer literate with knowledge of booking and stock systems.
• Supervisory experience managing teams and volume activities in leisure.
• Friendly, genuine and approachable with guests and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee instructor and product development initiatives.
• Supervise daily team operations, including tracking hours, holidays and sickness.
• Maintain buildings and equipment to ensure smooth activity delivery.
• Uphold high standards of guest care, cleanliness and compliance with policies.
• Support in the absence of Assistant Managers when required.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Team supervision

Guest care

Tools

Booking systems

Stock systems

Job description

Outdoor Pursuits Team Leader

Longford Forest | €17.40 per hour

Gear up for action, where fun, forest and families collide

Join our Outdoor Pursuits team, supporting the safe and efficient operation of Action Challenge and Watersports. You'll help lead and train a team of Instructors, ensuring they provide exceptional coaching and supervision for guests during activity sessions.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee instructor and product development initiatives
• Supervise daily team operations, including tracking hours, holidays and sickness
• Maintain buildings and equipment to ensure smooth activity delivery
• Uphold high standards of guest care, cleanliness and compliance with company policies
• Support in the absence of Assistant Managers when required

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 contract
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 150 hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday]

About you

• Confident decision-making and communication skills, even under pressure
• Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities to support and develop teams
• Computer literate with knowledge of booking and stock systems
• Supervisory experience managing teams and volume activities in the leisure industry
• Friendly, genuine and approachable with guests and colleagues

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.

Sound like your kind of job?

Closing date: 15th October 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. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.