The Seasonal Centre Assistant role at Canolfan Tryweryn, the National White Water Centre, combines on-water activities and centre duties. You will gain a solid understanding of how the centre operates, whilst working towards relevant qualifications and receive suitable equipment.

Contract dates: March - October 2026

Hours: 30 hours per week

Salary: £19,827 - £20,982 annually pro rata

The ideal candidate is:

• A proactive team worker
• Able to adapt to different roles on a daily basis
• Has some experience in paddlesport
• Able to engage with members of the public
• Highly motivated

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to sam.beesley@ukrafting.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 25th January 2026

About us

The National White Water Centre has been providing whitewater activities, coaching and rescue courses for the past 40 years. We pride ourselves on being the best whitewater venue in the UK. As the National Centre, we are an example of best practice across our industry.

The centre has over 20,000 activity visitors each year from all over the world who are drawn here by the quality experiences on offer. Working at the centre would allow you to gain valuable experience within the outdoor and tourism sector. Being based in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park allows for a wide range of visitors during the busy summer months where the days can be long but highly rewarding.

Job description

The centre assistant will undertake a variety of jobs during the busy season. One of the main roles will be aiding the Head Guide and Operations Managers in the daily running of the centre. Working hours will be split between activity sessions and front of house/admin tasks. Training will be provided, but some experience with IT and within the outdoor sector will be beneficial.

Main roles

• Running activity sessions in line with current operating procedures
• Kit maintenance – raft repair and general kit upkeep
• Photography
• Taking bookings
• Front of house – signing-in clients and engaging with members of the public
• Engage in general centre duties such as basic maintenance and cleanliness

Experience/qualifications

Essential

• Full UK driving licence
• Practical knowledge of IT programs
• Hard-working, with a desire to learn new skills
• Confident engaging face-to-face with members of the public

Desirable

• Experience within the outdoor secore
• A-level or degree associated with outdoor education
• Previously worked within the tourism or hospitality industry

Benefits

• Use of the NWWC facilities
• Training / assessments related to activities run at the centre - canyon guide, raft guide and water rescue courses
• PPE/kit allowance
• Great track record of future employment opportunities at the NWWC and within similar outdoor organisations.

Rate of pay

£19,827 - £20,982

26.5 days' holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) annually pro rata.

30 hrs per week

The initial contract of 8 months will begin in March 2026.

Being able to work most weekends and Bank Holidays is vital for this role. Likely days of work during our busier periods of May-September will be Friday-Monday.