Watersports Assistant / Instructor in Bedford

With up to 200 indoor and outdoor activities available, Center Parcs is the perfect place for families to try something new together. The Leisure team plays a key role in ensuring families feel confident, safe and happy during their activity, whatever their age or ability. There are many opportunities in the Leisure team, and our offering of activities continues to grow.

In this role, you will meet and greet our guests, offering them a warm welcome. You will coach and supervise them in a range of exciting activities, allowing them to have fun whilst also feeling safe and secure. Responsibilities include overseeing the hire of crafts, operation of the till, lake safety cover, payment handling and operating and maintaining the adventure golf hut and course. Work closely with others within the department as well as across the wider village; excellent communication skills are required.

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence. Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Woburn Forest, as it is not easily accessible by public transport.

We have multiple fixed term contracts with student friendly contracts also available. All will be expected to work 3 out of 4 weekends every 4 week period. Shifts will be 7.5 hours daily anytime between 8am and 7pm across all 7 days. 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.

Essential requirements:

• Good communication skills
• Ability to swim 50 metres
• Sociably confident with an outgoing, cheerful approach
• Works well in a team
• Must be aged 18 years or over

Desirable requirements:

• Able to use computer systems
• Powerboat Level 2 qualification
• Emergency First Aid Qualification
• Previous experience of working within the leisure / customer service industry and experience of Watersports activities

Benefits:

• 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: 13th February 2026. Interviews to be held: 23rd February 2026. 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.