Treetop Extreme Instructor

Treetop Extreme 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 Treetop Extreme Instructors to join our team and to play a key role in the operation of our popular high ropes course.

As part of this role, you will deliver safety briefs and kit ups to ensure all visitors have a safe and memorable experience, as well as managing the flow of the course, providing guidance and assistance where required. You will, subject to additional training, also deliver Archery sessions.

The role will require working shifts across a 7-day operation, typically between the hours of 9am and 7pm. Working a minimum of one in two weekends, as well as some bank holidays should be expected.

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About You

You will need a strong head for heights in this role, as well as great communication and customer service skills. Previous experience of working in a high ropes or climbing role would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

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 5th 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