Outdoor Adventure Manager (JPBOAM25)

Outdoor Adventure Manager

Location: The Jungle, Moneymore, Northern Ireland

Position: Permanent – Full-Time – 40+ hours per week

Salary: £28k – £30k (Dependent on experience) & Accommodation Option available

Why Join The Jungle Group?

The Jungle is a trailblazer in outdoor adventure and seasonal events in Northern Ireland. Our group spans an outdoor adventure centre, a cutting-edge outdoor waterpark, unique glamping and camping experiences, on-site restaurants and thrilling seasonal events. We’re always innovating, always evolving, and we need a passionate, energetic leader to help drive our next chapter.

The Role:

As Outdoor Adventure Manager, you’ll oversee, develop, and deliver adventure activities, ensuring a safe, exciting, and unforgettable experience for every visitor. This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead by example, instruct activities, manage a team, and keep our site running smoothly.

Working Hours:

• 40 Hours per week (may be adjusted to seasonal requirements)
• 2-3 weekends out of 4 required
• Additional extended hours during peak seasonal events (e.g. Oct-Dec)
• Reduced hours during off peak times (Jan-Mar)

What You’ll Do:

• Plan, organise, and oversee daily outdoor adventure activities.
• Lead, train and support junior instructors.
• Directly engage with customers, instructing and assisting with assigned activity, ensuring the customers safety and enjoyment is prioritised at all times.
• Maintain, inspect and fix equipment.
• Uphold the highest safety standards, adhering to risk assessments and operational guidelines.
• Assist with event planning and corporate team building experiences.
• Manage activity logs, reports, cash handling procedures and maintaining site cleanliness.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• 3+ years of experience as an outdoor instructor.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in team building and activity planning.
• Access NI/CRB check.
• First Aid qualification (adventure-related).
• Experience with ropes (Climbing, High Ropes, Abseiling).
• Confident, outgoing, and passionate about outdoor adventure.
• Full driving licence and own transport.
• Confident verbal and written communication in English, and numeracy skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in event management.
• Experience in paintball or water sports.
• Good DIY skills.
• PPE Inspection qualification or experience.
• GNAS archery or firearms experience.
• Experience working with animals.

What’s in It for You?

• Be part of an innovative and fast-paced adventure company.
• Work with a fun, friendly team in a stunning location.
• Subsidised staff outings and training opportunities.
• Health insurance, uniform allowance & employee benefits.
• Unique opportunity to live on-site in a private flat near The Jungle.

Ready for the adventure?

Send your CV & Cover Letter to bookings@thejungleni.com by Friday 28th February 2025.

Tell us why you’re the perfect fit and how you’ll make an impact at The Jungle!