Watersports Assistant

The Parks Trust Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Leisure

Willen Lake is Milton Keynes’ most popular park with activities on and off the water for the whole family. Whether that’s scaling new heights at Treetop Extreme, cooling down at Splash ‘n’ Play or learning a new skill out on the water, there’s something for everyone. Plus, with 180 acres of beautiful lakeside park to enjoy, many of our visitors choose to spend the whole day with us.

Willen Lake is managed by The Parks Trust, an independent charity, that cares for over 6,000 acres of parkland and green space in Milton Keynes. Our aim is to provide beautiful, diverse and sustainable parks, lakes, woods and landscapes that will be loved by the people of Milton Keynes, forever.

Location: Willen Lake, V10 Brickhill Street, Milton Keynes, MK15 ODS

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Hours: Zero hour agreement

The role will require working shifts across a 7-day operation, typically between the hours of 8am and 8pm. Working a minimum of one in two weekends, as well as some bank holidays should be expected.

We are looking for Watersports Assistants to join our team. You will play a key role in the operation of our busy Boat Hire offering, support the instructor team with a variety of sessions, and (where permitted) you will lead your own sessions after in-house training.

As part of this role you will ensure all our visitors have a safe and memorable experience out on the water by delivering high quality sessions in line with both internal procedures and national governing body syllabuses.

Objectives:

• To help in the delivery of day to day running of the Watersports Centre, including Boat Hire
• To help in the maintenance of equipment and be required to carry out any duties expected of a Watersports Assistant
• To support the qualified instructor team with the delivery of high quality sessions to participants
• Flexibility
• An interest in watersports and a willingness to work towards qualifications in the future.
• Experience of working with the public e.g. in a customer focused role
• First Aid Qualification
• Driving License
• Safeguarding Certificate

Application process

Please apply online using the link through our website using the link through our website using Cezanne.

Closing Date: 6th March 2026

Interview Window: 27th February 2026 - 13th March 2026

The Parks Trust is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, Charity Commission guidance and best practice standards.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

If you need additional support with your application or would like further information, please contact