Life at GoSport Activity Centre

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and assist sessions in kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, raft-building, climbing wall, archery, axe-throwing and bushcraft (training/induction provided).

• Support groups including schools, community organisations, Scouts/Guides, and family bookings.

• Welcome visitors, issue/return kit, and provide excellent customer service.

• Carry out daily opening and closing tasks for the centre.

• Set up and pack away activity areas.

• Deliver , Holiday Activity Camps, Tasters, birthday parties, residential programmes and more to a high level.

• Complete dynamic risk assessments and uphold AALA/HSE good practice and work within operating procedures and risk assessments.

• Support Maintaining equipment

• Monitor safety and safeguarding during all sessions.

• Record incidents/near misses accurately.

• Support the Centre Manager with operational tasks.

• Contribute ideas and enthusiasm to our growing centre and company.

• Support with Centre operations such as the cafe, bar and cleaning duties.

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Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in outdoor instruction or childcare.

• Positive, upbeat manner with children and families.

• Reliable, punctual, and calm under pressure.

• Team player with initiative and good communication skills.

• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and school holidays.

• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.

• Ability to travel to/from Brodrick Hall, Gosport or The Gregg School Southampton.

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Desirable Criteria

• Paddle UK Paddlesport Instructor/ Coach Award Sheltered Water Canoe and Kayak

• First Aid at Work or Paediatric First Aid.

• Archery GB Leader Award.

• ERCA/Climbing Wall Instructor.

• Safeguarding training.

• Food hygiene certificate Level 2

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Hours, Contract & Pay

• Mostly Seasonal Work and weekends

• Weekends and Midweek work available throughout the year

• Sign up now to school holiday shifts

• Shifts Available in Gosport and Southampton

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Hampshire School Holidays 2025-2026

October half-term - Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025

Christmas holiday - Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026

February half-term - Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026

Easter holiday - Monday 30 March 2026 to Friday 10 April 2026

May half-term - Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026

Summer holiday - Thursday 23 July 2026 to Monday 31 August 2026

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• Year round and seasonal work available.

• Pay: starting from £100 per day.

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All applicants if successful, will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Application and 2 suitable references.

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Job Type: Part-time, Zero hours contract

 

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring programme

• In-house training and NGB qualifications

• Free Training & Qualifications – Subsidised or free opportunities to gain industry-recognised qualifications such as Paddlesport Instructor, First Aid, and in-house activity training (Archery, Axe Throwing, Climbing).

• Staff Discounts – Reduced rates for holiday camps, family activity sessions, and venue hire.

• Uniform – GoSport staff kit provided polo, jumper and coat).

• Career Progression – Clear pathways from seasonal instructor → senior instructor → management roles.

• Flexible/Seasonal Work – Holiday-based shifts that fit around studies or other employment.

• Great Location – Waterfront Gosport venue, working outdoors by the sea.

 

Application question(s):

• Do you have availability to work school holidays?

• Do you have experience working with children or in outdoor activities?