Leisure / Water Activity Assistants

Company: Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Apply for the Leisure / Water Activity Assistants
Location: Wales
Job Description:

About You

Essential Knowledge & Experience

Job Requisition Number 8260

Work Type: Casual

Job Function: Leisure and Hospitality

Salary Range: £13.45 / Hour

Location: Llys y Fran Pembrokeshire (SA63 4RR)

Primary contact: Dylan Fletcher, dylan.fletcher@dwrcymru.com (Job ID 8260)

Who we are

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water keeps 3 million people healthy each day with safe, reliable water and safely treats waste water before returning it to our rivers and seas. Llys y Fran is our largest reservoir in Pembrokeshire, located in the foothills of the Preseli Mountains. The site was refurbished with a new visitor centre, café, retail area and activity centre offering land‑based and water‑based activities.

What you’ll be responsible for

  • Deliver excellent customer service by welcoming visitors, assisting throughout their visit and projecting a positive image of Welsh Water at all times.
  • Support the delivery of high‑quality land and water‑based activities, including team‑building programmes, in line with NGB and Welsh Water requirements.
  • Manage activity equipment hire, including customer check‑in, handling bookings and enquiries, taking payments and delivering effective safety briefings.
  • Work proactively as part of a team to set up, operate and pack away site facilities, supporting customers using equipment on site.
  • Ensure the safety of all site users by enforcing site rules, maintaining water safety standards and following procedures for incident reporting.
  • Maintain activity equipment to a high standard, ensuring cleanliness, security, repair and continuous availability throughout the season.
  • Support reservoir safety, biosecurity and general site upkeep in collaboration with the Ranger team, including litter picking, cleaning and basic maintenance.
  • Collaborate with third‑party organisations, including wildlife charities, volunteer groups and partner organisations.
  • Support conservation, education, public access and recreational activities, events and open days.
  • Provide flexible support to other departments (e.g. café or Ranger team) and undertake other duties as required to meet business needs.

Who you’ll work with

Internal

  • Activity Manager
  • Deputy Activity Manager
  • Senior Activity Instructor
  • Activity Instructor
  • Receptionist
  • Visitor Attraction Staff

External

  • Members of the public
  • School, youth and community groups
  • Local landowners and farmers

About You

  • Water safety knowledge
  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Enthusiastic about putting our customers first every day
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • IT literate – we use a variety of computer systems which we will teach you
  • Always honest and professional

Preferred qualifications

  • Appropriate National Governing Body (NGB) Certification in a designated water sports discipline (e.g. RYA Start Windsurfing / Sailing)
  • Current Recognised First Aid Certificate / British Canoe Union (BCU) Qualification
  • Experience delivering water or land‑based activities
  • Lifeguard Qualification

Good to know

7 new seasonal casual vacancies to start ASAP! Contact Dylan Fletcher (dylan.fletcher@dwrcymru.com) and use Job ID 8260 in your email subject. The role may close sooner if needed and the original closing date can be extended depending on interest.

Benefits

  • Annual pay review
  • Staff discounts at our visitor attractions
  • Full training and uniform provided
  • Beautiful working location
  • Flexible working hours

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Posted: June 1st, 2026