High Ropes / Outdoor Activity Instructor
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:
1. Must be aged 18 years or over
2. Sociable, confident and outgoing
3. Naturally cheerful
4. Able to perform under pressure
5. Good basic standard of education
6. Physically capable to meet the demands of the role
7. The ability to communicate competently
8. Able to work as part of a team
Desirable requirements:
9. Previous experience of working within the leisure / customer service industry
10. 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:
11. Colleague Bonus Scheme
12. Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
13. Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
14. Free use of our leisure facilities
15. Discounted Center Parcs breaks
16. 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
17. Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
18. An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
19. Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications