If adrenaline-fuelled activities sound 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 and Aerial Tree Trekking, before whizzing through the woodland on a zip wire. Indoor Climbing Adventure, The Drop 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 INSTRUCTOR (TRAINEE / QUALIFIED) | £13.29 per hour
In this role, you will meet and greet our guests at Action Challenge, and you will coach and supervise them in a range of exciting activities in a manner that allows them to have great fun whilst feeling safe and secure. Your engagement with our guests will enrich their holiday experience, encouraging them to return and tell their friends.
You will be responsible for instructing sessions such as high ropes, indoor and outdoor climbing, abseiling, tree trekking and Aerial Adventure. You will set up and maintain equipment ensuring all safety checks are carried out in accordance with company guidelines.
Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW), as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey
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.
We also have student friendly contracts available.
As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.
You will need to be available for essential training on the following dates 2nd March - 6th March & 9th March - 13th March
ABOUT YOU
Essential requirements:
Able to perform under pressure
Good communication skills
Comfortable with working at height for prolonged periods
Sociably confident with an outgoing, cheerful approach
Works well in a team
Physically capable to meet the demands of the role
Must be aged 18 years or over
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: 27th January 2026
Interviews to be held: Ongoing