General Assistant / Instructor – Dinton Activity Centre

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We have an excellent opportunity for a General Assistant / Instructor to join our team at Dinton Activity Centre, on a casual, zero-hours basis.

As General Assistant / Instructor, you will deliver engaging land and water-based activity sessions, ensuring safe and enjoyable experiences for all participants. You'll promote health and safety standards, uphold safeguarding policies, and maintain equipment and facilities while providing a warm welcome and positive interaction with guests.

This role requires practical skills in outdoor activities, strong understanding of water safety and rescue procedures, and effective collaboration with colleagues, the events team, and country park services to ensure smooth centre operations.

You'll assist with evening programmes, event set-up and delivery, and commit to ongoing personal development through training and feedback while maintaining compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, customer-focused professional with experience in activity centres, hospitality venues, or outdoor education to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead outdoor activity sessions (Qualifications Required - RYA Dinghy Instructors, BCAB Paddlesport Instructor or MT Climbing Wall Instructor)
• Ensure high standards of health, safety, and safeguarding
• Welcome and support guests to enhance their experience
• Help maintain equipment and activity areas
• Support events and evening programmes
• Work flexibly, including weekends and busy periods

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in a customer-facing or team-based role
• Confidence working with groups, including children and young people
• A proactive, positive attitude

⭐Staff Benefits⭐

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐Generous Annual Leave – 27 days annual leave, pro-rata (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme

⭐GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

⭐Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline

⭐Free Flu Vaccines

⭐Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

⭐Move through Menopause Course

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

⭐And more!

As a casual worker you are entitled to Annual Leave, based on the number of hours worked and will accrue Annual Leave at a rate of 14.49% of hours worked, this is subject to change. Casual workers have the opportunity to opt into our pension scheme where contributions will be deducted accordingly.

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high-performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Mike Bennet, Team Leader via email: Mike.Bennett@wokingham.gov.uk (strictly no agencies).

Closing date: Sunday 3rd May 2026 at 11pm

Interview date: TBC

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.