If adrenaline-fuelled activities sounds like your idea of heaven, the Action Challenge team could be perfect for you. Action Challenge offers a wide range of exciting and extreme activities for all ages and abilities. Guests can take to the sky and tackle High Ropes or explore the forest canopy in Aerial Adventure, before whizzing through the woodland on a zip wire. Tree Climbing and Mini Trek are perfect for little ones wanting their first taste of adventure, all guided by our expert team.
If you want to make a difference and ensure families leave with memories of an experience they’ll never forget, take a look at the current Action Challenge opportunities.
HIGH ROPES / OUTDOOR ACTIVITY ASSISTANT MANAGER | Circa £27,000 per annum
Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 6 July 2023.
We are looking for a confident, motivated individual to join our team as Action Challenge Assistant Manager.
In this role you will help lead the team of Instructors, encouraging them to coach and oversee guests in a range of exciting adrenaline rush activities. Previous supervisory experience is therefore required as you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all facilities and activities. Other responsibilities will include assisting with the management of a rolling shift rota to ensure that all Instructors receive a varied timetable.
You will have excellent communication skills along with a professional and friendly manner, as you will engage with our guests and ensure that high standards of guest care are achieved.
Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) with Child List Barring Check. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence.
HOURS OF WORK
Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 6 July 2023.
You will be contracted to work 160 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. 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.
Your working hours will fall between 8:00am and 6:30pm. As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include weekends, public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.
ABOUT YOU
Essential requirements:
- Previous supervisory experience in an outdoor leisure role
- High degree of organisational skills / planning experience
Desirable requirements:
- Previous experience of working within the leisure / customer service industry
- Experience of Outdoor Sports Activities
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
- Colleague Bonus Scheme
- Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
- Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
- Free use of our leisure facilities
- Discounted Center Parcs breaks
- 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
- Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
- An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
- Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.
Closing date: 21 March 2023 at 12 Noon
Interviews to be held: Ongoing
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
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