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 [Schools, Unaccompanied children]
Staff: 50


What jobs can I do here?

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.


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.


Administrator
PGL Administrator

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

Get paid for doing what you love - share your passion for paddling with our guests, leading taster sessions or river descents, depending on your location. Fantastic BCU and UKCC training and qualification opportunities.


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/UKCC kayakers.


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

The most popular job at PGL! If you're full of energy then this 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.


Catering Manager
Catering Manager at PGL

This is a key role to ensure the catering provision for guests and staff meets and exceeds their expectations. Available as a permanent position at our larger centres.


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!

Chef jobs available for the 2011 season, starting in January. We'll be accepting applications from October onwards. Please sign up to our e-news to stay in touch. Call Emma Hicks in the PGL Recruitment Team for a chat on 0844 3710 123


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.


Catering Assistant
Jobs at PGL: Catering Assistant

Help to prepare and serve meals for our guests. Fantastic training opportunities available - no previous experience is required! Many of our Head Chefs joined us in thie role, progressing on our Apprenticeship programme.


Housekeeping Assistant
Housekeeping assistant

As well as amazing activities and fantastic food, our guests have come to expect market-leading accommodation. Our Housekeeping Teams prepare and maintain accommodation and communal areas to create a great first impression for our guests.


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.