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Seasonal Activity Instructor

Working as part of Nene Park Trust’s Visitor Engagement Team, the role of Seasonal Activity Instructor will help with the general day to day running of a busy outdoors activity centre. You will also assist and deliver a wide range of outdoors activities and watersports including: sailing, kayaking, open canoeing, archery, climbing, stand up paddling boarding and mountain biking, as well as our pay and play offer.

This role will encompass a variety of tasks including but not limited to the following:

• Promote a safe and enjoyable learning environment and encourage repeat business.
• Support the team to deliver activities for schools and other group bookings.
• Ensure the fleet of boats and other craft are well maintained and fit for purpose at all times.

In addition, the ideal candidate will naturally demonstrate the following characteristics:

• A strong communicator, able to communicate effectively and confidently with diverse groups of people
• Able to prepare and deliver engaging training and presentations
• Positive, enthusiastic and customer-focused approach

This is a zero hours, fixed term role ending 31st January 2027. The role is based at Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre within Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU.

Please click on the recruitment pack below for more information.  Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@neneparktrust.org.uk by 9am on Monday 9th February 2026.  

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