Family Activities Assistant

Family Activities Assistant / Activity Leader From the time our guests arrive to the minute they leave, we want them to enjoy every moment of their stay. Taking part in family activities is one of the principal reasons that guests come to Center Parcs, and our high standard of facilities and focus on delivering a quality experience help to ensure they return time and again. Working as part of a team, you will help to set‑up and deliver challenging, interesting, fun and memorable family activities suitable for everyone from the age of 12 months upwards, such as Crazy Science, Mini Ballerinas or Football sessions. From time to time you may even have to wear a costume to make those smiles happen. If you have worked in the entertainment industry before, that’s great, but don’t worry if not – your customer service skills and ability to engage with all ages will certainly make the right impression and ensure you flourish here at Center Parcs. Family Activities Assistant / Activity Leader | £12.37 per hour Essential responsibilities Your core responsibilities will include setting up, ensuring the smooth running and delivery of activities, creating memorable experiences for guests of all ages, and sometimes wearing a costume as required. Activities will be designed for participants from 12 months to adults. Hours of Work We offer flexible contracts catering to a 48‑hour per 4‑week period or a 144‑hour per 4‑week period, depending on the role. Shifts fall between 8am and 7pm, including every other weekend for the 48‑hour option, or weekends only for the 144‑hour option. The village is open 365 days, so you will work public or bank holidays, and during Christmas and/or New Year on a rota basis. Essential requirements Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with both adults and childrenFriendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues Desirable requirements Previous experience of working within the customer care industryPrevious activity leadership experienceConfidence to demonstrate new skills to a group of participants (children / adults) Benefits Colleague Bonus SchemePension Scheme with Life AssuranceColleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchersFree use of our leisure facilitiesDiscounted Center Parcs breaks20% discount in our restaurant and retail outletsAccess to Perks at Work Portal – wide range of retail and leisure discountsAn Employee Assistance Program – providing support on financial, health and legal mattersExcellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications Closing information Closing date: 16th December 2025 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. To apply you must reliably commute to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW). If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey. Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) Check. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence. At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome. We recognise that we are all at our best when 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. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr