Watersports Assistant / Instructor

at  Center Parcs

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.

WATERSPORTS ASSISTANT | €14.14 PER HOUR

Our Watersports Lake is at the heart of the village and we offer activities for everyone, from hiring a pedalo or rowing boat with the family, to paddleboard tuition and raft building. We are now looking for confident, motivated individuals to join our Outdoor Pursuits team as Watersports Assistants.
In this role you will assist in the day to day running of the department. You will meet and greet our guests at our Boathouse, offering them a warm welcome and coach and supervise them in a range of exciting activities, allowing them to have fun whilst also feeling safe and secure. You will oversee the hire of crafts, operation of the till, lake safety cover and cash handling duties. At the Boathouse we also look after the Adventure Golf Facility, which involves operating and maintaining the adventure golf hut and course.
This role will also involve you working closely with others within the department as well as across the wider Village, therefore excellent communication skills will be required.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years or over
• Powerboat qualification (full training will be provided)
• An outgoing personality
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Paddle Sports qualification
• First Aid qualification
• Previous experience of working within the Leisure/customer service industry
• Experience of Watersports activities