Assistant Watersports Instructor

Assistant Watersports Instructor

Willen Lake

Salary: From £9.90 per hour

Hours: Zero hour, up to 31st October 2023

About Us

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.

The Role

We are looking for Assistant Watersports Instructors to join our team. You will 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.

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.

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About You

We are looking for engaging individuals with a passion for watersports activities. No qualifications are necessary for this role, but willingness to complete qualifications in the future would advantageous, as well as holding an RYA Powerboat Level 2 and/or first aid qualification.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Application process

Please apply online using the link through our website using People HR.

Closing Date: Sunday 25th March 2023.

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 recruitment@theparkstrust.com