High Ropes / Outdoor Activity Instructor

September 3, 2024

Center Parcs

Ballymahon

We’re a thriving team passionate about working together to deliver excellence, all in a natural forest environment.
Set in hundreds of acres of beautiful forest Longford Forest is the perfect place for a short break in Ireland, 365 days a year. With homely accommodation, up to 100 indoor and outdoor activities and a choice of bars and restaurants, there is something for all the family, all year round.
HIGH ROPES / OUTDOOR ACTIVITY INSTRUCTOR | €14.14 Per Hour
Center Parcs is all about embracing the great outdoors and spending some quality time in nature, which is why we offer a wide range of exciting outdoor activities for the whole family. We are now looking for High Ropes Instructors to join our Outdoor Pursuits team.
Action Challenge offers a wide range of exciting and extreme activities for all ages and abilities. As an Instructor you will coach and supervise our guests in a manner that allows them to have great fun whilst feeling safe and secure. You will be responsible for instructing sessions such as; aerial tree trekking, indoor and outdoor climbing and Aerial Adventure. You will set up and maintain equipment ensuring all safety checks are carried out in accordance with company guidelines.
Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to undergo Garda Vetting. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence.
HOURS OF WORK
You will be contracted to work 120 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 include some weekends, public/bank holidays and during Christmas and/or New Year on a rota basis, with a premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday.
ABOUT YOU
Essential requirements:

Must be aged 18 years or over
Sociable, confident and outgoing
Naturally cheerful
Able to perform under pressure
Good basic standard of education
Physically capable to meet the demands of the role
The ability to communicate competently
Able to work as part of a team

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: 1st October 2024 at 12 Noon
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 30th September 2024
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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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.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available