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  • Newark, United Kingdom
  • Posted today

Family Activities Assistant / Activity Leader (fixed-term)

Sherwood Forest | £12.87 per hour

Make the forest more fun

From high ropes to indoor crafts, swimming to soft play - you'll help guests enjoy a wide range of activities. You'll be the friendly face that makes it all feel easy and exciting.

What you'll be doing

  • Welcoming guests to sessions and activities
  • Setting up equipment and keeping areas safe
  • Supporting instructors and handling queries

What's in it for you

  • Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
  • Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
  • Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
  • A supportive, friendly team
  • Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 27th August 2026

  • Part-time, shifts fall between 8:00am and 9:00pm
  • You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 64 hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
  • This role includes weekends

About you

  • Energetic and confident around families and children
  • Happy indoors and outdoors
  • Good communicator, comfortable in a team
  • Safety-conscious and helpful

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

Sound like your kind of job?

Apply online today - interviews are ongoing

Working here

Check your route before applying - Sherwood Forest (NG22 9DN), isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey

Closing date: 8th May 2026

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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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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