Outdoor Activity Centre Instructor NEW Center Parcs Posted today Thetford

Center Parcs group; Thetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family leisure company located in Thetford is looking for an Outdoor Activity Instructor to coach guests in various exciting activities like Segway and Quad Biking. This role involves supervising guests, maintaining safety checks, and ensuring a clean and tidy environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication, teamwork, and be physically capable. The position requires a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Join us to create unforgettable experiences in a vibrant outdoor setting.

Benefits

Colleague Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Free use of leisure facilities

Discounted Center Parcs breaks

20% discount in restaurant and retail outlets

Access to retail and leisure discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 years or over.
• Emergency First Aid at Work (training can be provided).
• Previous experience in leisure/customer service industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coach and supervise guests for a fun and safe experience.
• Set up and organise activities, maintaining safety checks.
• Ensure the Outdoor Activity Centre is clean and tidy.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to perform under pressure

Teamwork

Physically capable

Job description

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY INSTRUCTOR | £13.29 per hour

From peaceful to pulse‑racing, there’s something for everyone at the Outdoor Activity Centre, where guests can glide in style with Segway Experience or kick up some dust at Quad Bike Safari. As all sessions are appropriate for beginners, it’s a great chance for families to discover something new.

Approachable and friendly guest service is at the core of the Outdoor Activity Centre’s success. From teaching little ones how to drive a mini 4x4 in Off‑Road Explorers, to gliding around the forest effortlessly in Segway Experience to pulling your best game face in Laser Combat, no days will ever be the same in this team.

We are looking for confident, motivated individuals to join our team of Instructors.

Working for the Outdoor Activity Centre, you will coach and supervise our guests ensuring they have a fun, action packed and memorable experience with us.

This role is both exciting and physically challenging. Responsibilities will include setting up and organising a wide range of activities as well as maintaining the equipment on site, ensuring all safety checks are carried out in accordance with company guidelines. You will also be responsible for always keeping the Outdoor Activity Centre clean and tidy presenting a professional image to our guests.

Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Elveden Forest, 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 60 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. You will be required to work 3 out of 4 weekends.

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.

ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements:

• Have the ability to perform well under pressure
• Have excellent communication skills
• Emergency First Aid at Work (training can be provided)
• Sociably confident with an outgoing, cheerful nature
• Physically capable to meet the demands of the role
• Works well in a team
• 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

• 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: 5 January 2026

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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