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 ASSISTANT MANAGER - SEASONAL | Circa €35,800 per annum
Reporting to the Family Activities Manager you will be responsible for managing the leisure seasonal activities programme, overseeing family activities and ensuring the successful operation of Santa's Woodland Workshop. You will maintain a high standard of guest care and set high standards in the delivery of all seasonal activity and programme management in line with the brand standards set by the business. You will also drive and develop demand and seek further opportunities to enhance the commercial management of the programme.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and have excellent communication skills. You will support with facilitating and developing a culture that promotes and encourages the general wellbeing, motivation and morale of your team, whilst ensuring effective performance management strategies are in place and your team are actively contributing towards this.
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
You will be contracted to work 150 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:
High degree of organisational skills / planning experience
Excellent communication and people skills
Computer literate
Supervisory experience
Planning experience
Experience delivering high standards of customer care
Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues
Ability to build relationships at all levels
Creative ambition and enthusiasm for seasonal events
Desirable requirements:
Knowledge of liaising with third parties
Experience of using activity booking systems
Multi-site management experience
Experience of implementing and managing budgets
Previous experience of other Leisure Facilities
Other Seasonal events 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: 9th March 2026
Interviews to be held: Ongoing