Paddle Sport Instructor

Job Title: Paddle Sport Instructor

Location: National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham, NG12 2LU

Job Type: Casual

Working Hours: Casual mostly weekends and school holidays

Salary: £8.60 - £11.40 per hour base salary. Up to £15.00 per hour while delivering paddlesports courses.

Here at Holme Pierrepont our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team - and right now we are looking to recruit casual paddle sport instructors to join our outdoor team.

Holme Pierrepont Country Park, the home of the National Water Sports Centre has excellent water facilities, accommodation, a campsite, Outdoor Adventure Zone, Gym and marvellous nature trails for cycling and walking, it is a favourite destination for families, schools, corporate clients, and individuals.

In this role, you will deliver a variety of activities and sessions across our Lagoon and the River Trent including introduction sessions and river tours. Some candidates may go on deliver introduction to White Water Sessions on the white-water course.

You will be responsible for making sure our customers have a safe, enjoyable, and adventurous experience on the water. Upskilling opportunities may be available to effective, driven staff members including British Canoeing Awarding Body courses.

About You

To be considered for this exciting role you must be available to work weekends and school holidays. Candidates who have previous experience delivering activities or customer service to varied group sizes would be ideal, however we will consider candidates that do not have this experience if you have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills and can provide outstanding customer service.

Candidates are required to hold a British Canoeing Paddle Sport Instructor / Paddle sport leader certificate or above.

Essential skills for this role include being a team player, happy to support colleagues whenever necessary, able to work well under pressure and with a positive outlook and attitude.

Due to the nature of activities on offer we do require that any applicants are comfortable working with heights and are confident swimmers due to water based activities. Candidates will also need to comfortable working outdoors in a natural environment.

Due to the health and safety of this role you will need to be 18+ to be considered.

This is an exciting opportunity for seasonal work in an enjoyable outdoor environment, being out in the fresh air with hopefully plenty of sun, so if you feel you are suitable for this role please apply today!

Why Serco  

Meaningful and vital work: Working within Leisure means that you’ll play a critical role in ensuring that the communities we serve receive exceptional service and you’ll help to provide our local communities with a safe and fun environment to stay healthy and connected to others. 

A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support our Leisure business and we’re big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, undertake additional training or progress into senior management you’ll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career. 

Great people: Our staff are dedicated to providing the best possible service for our customers and we welcome those who take similar pride in their work. 

 What we offer

• Free membership at the Centre plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
• Free safeguarding training and DBS check 
• Excellent Development and Training Opportunities  
• 6% employer matched pension contribution
• Life assurance up to 2x base salary
• Simply health cash plan
• Anytime health line
• Employee assistance programme
• Benefits portal offering discounts on eating out, travel, shopping and entertainment
• A safe and supportive culture  
• A chance to make a positive difference to the community  

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