Family Activities Assistant​/Activity Leader; Center Parcs Posted Newark

FAMILY ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT / ACTIVITY LEADER (fixed-term) | £12.37 per hour

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 certainly helps to ensure they return to Center Parcs, time and time again.

Working as part of a team, you will help to set-up and deliver challenging, interesting, fun and memorable family activities which are suitable for everyone from the age of 12 months upwards, this could include activities such as, Crazy Science, Mini Ballerinas or Football sessions. The role is as diverse as your abilities allow and from time to time, you may even have to wear a costume to make those smiles happen.

We’re looking for people with naturally outgoing personalities and a confident, cheerful nature to make our guests feel totally happy with their choice of activity. If you’ve worked in the entertainment industry before then great, but don’t worry if not, because 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.

• Set up, ensure the smooth running and delivery of family activities.
• Create lasting memories for guests.
• Deliver activities to guests aged 12 months old to adults.
• Wear costumes to immerse guests when required.

• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with both adults and children.
• Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues.

• Previous experience of working within the customer care industry (Desirable).
• Previous activity leadership experience (Desirable).
• Confidence to demonstrate new skills to a group of participants (children / adults) (Desirable).

Fixed-term contract until 7th May 2026. 120 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. Shifts fall between 8am and 8pm. Working days include 3 out of 4 weekends, public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

• 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 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
• 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: 17th February 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.