Company Description:
West Country Games is looking for confident, friendly and reliable part-time team members to help run our outdoor group activity days near Long Ashton, just outside Bristol.
We host stag groups, hen groups, birthday groups and corporate teams, so this is not your average weekend job. You’ll be outdoors, working with a fun team, leading silly games, keeping groups entertained and helping people have a brilliant day.
If you’re great with people, happy to get stuck in and don’t fancy spending your Saturdays behind a till, this could be a perfect fit.
The role
Job title: Saturday Activity Host / Event Crew - Must be 18+
Location: Gatcombe Farm, Long Ashton, BS48 3QT
Hours: Saturdays, usually 09:00–17:00
Season: Mainly March to October
Commitment: Ideally 2–4 Saturdays per month
Pay: £10.85 - £12.71 per hour depending on age/experience
Job type: Part-time / casual / seasonal
Training: Full training provided
What you’ll be doing
You’ll help our customers have a brilliant day from start to finish.
This includes:
- welcoming groups when they arrive
- giving clear safety briefings
- explaining the rules for each game
- keeping the energy up and making the day fun
- making sure safety kit is worn properly
- helping groups move around the site
- taking group photos
- setting up and packing away equipment
- working with the rest of the team to keep the day running smoothly
There is some physical work involved, so you’ll need to be happy lifting, carrying and working outdoors.
You’ll be great for this role if you are
- confident, friendly and good with people
- reliable and available on Saturdays
- comfortable speaking in front of groups
- able to bring energy and personality to the day
- happy working outdoors in all weather
- sensible around health and safety
- able to challenge poor behaviour when needed
- a team player who is also happy using their own initiative
- able to travel reliably to our site near Long Ashton
Experience in hospitality, events, sport, coaching, drama, customer service, festivals, activity centres or group entertainment would be useful, but it is not essential.
The main thing we’re looking for is the right attitude.
What you’ll get from it
- fun Saturday work
- paid training
- outdoor work instead of being stuck inside
- a friendly team
- staff socials and post-event pub trips
- useful experience in events, customer service and group leadership
- confidence-building experience leading groups
- casual dress
- on-site parking
- easy access from Bristol by bus routes
About West Country Games
West Country Games is one of the South West’s leading activity providers.
Over the last 16 seasons, we’ve entertained more than 400,000 visitors with our hilarious West Country-themed outdoor games. We’re known for giving groups a memorable day out, full of laughs, competition and plenty of ridiculous moments.
How to apply
No long cover letter needed.
Just send us a few details and answer the questions below:
- Can you reliably work Saturdays between April and November?
- Are you able to travel to our site near Long Ashton, BS48 3QT?
- What experience do you have working with people, groups or customers?
- This role involves setting up and packing away equipment. Are you comfortable with physical/manual work?
- Why do you think you’d make a great Activity Host at West Country Games?
For more information, visit:
www.westcountrygames.co.uk/jobs
Expected training dates:
27th June & 4th July
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £10.85-£12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- All staff have to contribute towards setting up and packing away equipment. Please advise what experience you have of manual handling.
- Our activity instructors need to engage with groups and give them a fun experience. What kind of experience do you have that suits this and why would you make a great activity instructor?
Work Location: In person
