Ropes Instructor

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If adrenaline‑fuelled activities sound like your idea of heaven, the Action Challenge team could be perfect for you. Action Challenge offers a wide range of exciting and extreme activities for all ages and abilities. Guests can take to the sky and tackle High Ropes or explore the forest canopy in Aerial Adventure and Aerial Tree Trekking, before whizzing through the woodland on a zip wire.

Indoor Climbing Adventure and Mini Trek are perfect for little ones wanting their first taste of adventure, all guided by our expert team.

In this role, you will meet and greet our guests at Action Challenge, and you will coach and supervise them in a range of exciting activities in a manner that allows them to have great fun whilst feeling safe and secure. Your engagement with our guests will enrich their holiday experience, encouraging them to return and tell their friends.

You will be responsible for instructing sessions such as high ropes, indoor and outdoor climbing, abseiling, tree trekking and Aerial Adventure. You will set up and maintain equipment ensuring all safety checks are carried out in accordance with company guidelines.

Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Sherwood 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.

High Ropes Instructor | £13.29 per hour

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. We also have student‑friendly contracts available.

These shifts will fall between 8am and 7:30pm and will include working 3 out of 4 weekends.

Must be able to attend all training dates:

• 27th February
• 2nd‑12th March
• 13th/16th March

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.

• Able to perform under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Comfortable with working at height for prolonged periods
• Sociably confident with an outgoing, cheerful approach
• Works well in a team
• Physically capable to meet the demands of the role
• Must be aged 18 years or over

• Previous experience of working within the leisure / customer service industry
• Experience of Outdoor Sports Activities

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• 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: 19 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.

At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome. We recognise that we're all at our best when we're 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.

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