Jobs at PGL Court Farm

Court Farm


On the banks of the River Wye in Herefordshire where the PGL story began in 1957. Perfect for paddling so ideal for eager Kayakers and Canoeists.

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Court Farm is a collection of 16th Century farm houses set in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the banks of the River Wye.

The centre is situated 3 miles from the market town of Ross-on-Wye and 20 miles from Hereford and Gloucester.

Activities take place on the centre itself – in and around an impressive sports and activity barn – on the River Wye and at PGL’s lake, Drummond’s Dub, a short journey from the centre.

Season: February – August
Guests: Maximum 170 aged 10-17
Staff : 50


What jobs can I do here?

Assistant Chief Instructor (Watersports)
Jobs with PGL: Assistant Chief Instructor (Watersports)

Specialising in paddling or sailing, you will be highly skilled in your discipline and will be responsible for the safe delivery of watersport sessions and the training and development of watersports instructors.


Assistant Chief Instructor
Jobs at PGL: Assistant Chief Instructor

Helping the centre's Chief Instructor to oversee the activity provision, health and safety requirements and team of instructors. A great first step into management.


Administrator
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To ensure our centre offices run like clockwork. Opportunities in the UK and for French and Spanish-speakers at our overseas centres.


Canoe Instructor
Jobs at PGL: Canoe Instructor

Regardless of whether you are teaching introductory sessions on calm UK waters, or if you are accompanying river descents down the beautiful Ardèche - this is a fantastic opportunity to put your paddle skills to the test.


Kayak Instructor
Jobs at PGL: Kayak Instructor

Share your passion for paddling with our young guests! Opportunities exist throughout the UK, France and Spain for part or fully qualified BCU kayakers.

Last chance to join our April 2008 pre-season BCU Training and Assessment Course! Call us for more details now on 0870 401 4411.


Group Leader / Activity Instructor
Activity Instructor / Group Leader at PGL

The most popular job at PGL! If you're full of energy then is the role for you: combining instructing and group leading, you'll lead activity sessions, organise evening entertainments and ensure your group has the best stay possible.

All Activity Instructor/Group Leader positions for the 2008 season are now filled. We will be accepting applications to join our 2009 staff team from October, with positions available to start working from mid-January onwards.


Catering Manager
Catering Manager

As Catering Manager you will take on full responsibility for the running of the entire catering operation. You will be involved in menu planning, budgeting, staffing, health and safety, quality control and food hygiene.


Chef
Chef Job

Providing first class nutritious meals for our guests and staff team is no easy task, especially when you realise at some centres this could involve the preparation and serving of more than 3,000 meals a day!


Catering Assistant
Jobs at PGL: Catering Assistant

Helping to prepare and serve meals for our guests. Fantastic training opportunities and no previous experience is required!

Join us from Aug/Sept until Oct/Nov this year and get preference on your choice of location and job role, plus receive the 2009 increased returning staff wage if you come back next season (start from Jan onwards).


General Assistant
General Assistant at PGL

Combining several different roles on a rota basis, General Assistants take responsibility for the presentation of the centre and the organisation, storage, issue and care of all PGL's activity equipment.


Senior Group Leader
Senior group leader

Responsible for the day to day running of our guest care department, this role involves close liaison with teachers, overseeing the evening entertainments programme and managing a team of Group Leaders.