From the time our guests arrive to the minute they leave, we want them to enjoy every moment of their stay. Taking part in family activities is one of the principal reasons that guests come to Center Parcs and our high standard of facilities and focus on delivering a quality experience certainly helps to ensure they return to Center Parcs, time and time again. Working as part of a team, you will help to set-up and deliver challenging, interesting, fun and memorable family activities which are suitable for everyone from the age of 12 months upwards, this could include activities such as, Crazy Science, Mini Ballerinas or Football sessions. The role is as diverse as your abilities allow and from time to time, you may even have to wear a costume to make those smiles happen. We're looking for people with naturally outgoing personalities and a confident, cheerful nature in order to make our guests feel totally happy with their choice of activity. If you've worked in the entertainment industry before then great, but don't worry if not, because your customer service skills and ability to engage with all ages will certainly make the right impression and ensure you flourish here at Center Parcs.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES TEAM LEADER (fixed-term) | €18.62 per hour
In this role, you will assist the Family Activities management team in delivering a safe and quality operation. You will be required to maintain high standards of guest care and motivate team members to deliver exceptional service. Other responsibilities will include staff and product development; recording staff holiday and sickness hours; the day-to-day supervision of staff; ensuring the smooth running of all activities; dealing with suppliers; carrying out equipment maintenance checks and ordering / stock control responsibilities.
Excellent communication skills are required along with previous supervisory experience as you will deputise in the absence of an Assistant Manager when required. This will include developing and managing demand and capacity during peak / off peak programmes and monitoring attendance and timesheets.
Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to apply for Garda Vetting. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence.
HOURS OF WORK
Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 15th September 2026.
You will be contracted to work 120 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.
As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include weekends, public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis with a premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday.
ABOUT YOU
Essential requirements:
Strong communication skills
Computer literacy
Supervisory experience in managing team and volume activities
Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues
Ability to build relationships on all levels
Desirable requirements:
Previous experience working within the leisure industry
Previous team leadership experience
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
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: 10th February 2026
Interviews to be held: Ongoing