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Outdoor activities instructor

Outdoor activities instructors organise and lead recreational outdoor trips through which the participants learn skills such as hiking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, canoeing, rafting, rope course climbing etc. They also provide team-building exercises and activity workshops for disadvantaged participants. They ensure the safety of the participants and the equipment and explain safety measures for the participants to understand themselves as well. Outdoor activities instructors should be prepared to deal with the consequences of bad weather conditions, accidents and should responsibly manage possible anxiety from participants concerning certain activities.

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Rate 5 of the 16 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

provide first aid

instruct in outdoor activities

adapt teaching to student's capabilities

apply teaching strategies

use rope access techniques

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (16)

protection from natural elementsprotection from natural elementsForces of nature, such as weather patterns and seasonal conditions, their characteristics and any means of protection against them.outdoor activitiesoutdoor activitiesSportive activities performed outdoors, often in nature, such as hiking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, canoeing, rafting, and rope course climbing.provide first aidprovide first aidAdminister cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.instruct in outdoor activitiesinstruct in outdoor activitiesInstruct students in the theory and practice of one or several outdoor sport activities, usually for recreational purposes, such as hiking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, canoeing, rafting, or rope c...adapt teaching to student's capabilitiesadapt teaching to student's capabilitiesIdentify the learning struggles and successes of students. Select teaching and learning strategies that support students’ individual learning needs and goals.apply teaching strategiesapply teaching strategiesEmploy various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct students, such as communicating content in terms they can understand, organising talking points for clarity, and repeating argument...use rope access techniquesuse rope access techniquesApply ropework to work in elevated position. Safely ascend and descend ropes, wearing a harness.apply risk management in sportsapply risk management in sportsManage the environment and athletes or participants to minimise their chances of suffering any harm. This includes checking appropriateness of venue and equipment and gathering relevant sport and heal...demonstrate when teachingdemonstrate when teachingPresent to others examples of your experience, skills, and competences that are appropriate to specific learning content to help students in their learning.assess nature of injury in emergencyassess nature of injury in emergencyAssess the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritise a plan for medical treatment.give constructive feedbackgive constructive feedbackProvide founded feedback through both criticism and praise in a respectful, clear, and consistent manner. Highlight achievements as well as mistakes and set up methods of formative assessment to evalu...provide lesson materialsprovide lesson materialsEnsure that the necessary materials for teaching a class, such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.assist students in their learningassist students in their learningSupport and coach students in their work, give learners practical support and encouragement.organise sporting environmentorganise sporting environmentOrganise people and the environment to achieve desired objectives safely and efficiently.motivate in sportsmotivate in sportsPositively foster athletes and participants' intrinsic desire to carry out the required tasks to fulfill their goals and to push themselves beyond their current levels of skill and understanding.encourage students to acknowledge their achievementsencourage students to acknowledge their achievementsStimulate students to appreciate their own achievements and actions to nurture confidence and educational growth.
Optional (23) — show
water skiingwater skiingThe techniques and rules for the practice of water skiing. Knowledge of the equipment needed for this high-speed water surface sport such as the tow rope, boat, wetsuits, and the ski boards.skateboardskateboardRules and techniques of skateboarding such as aerial acrobatics, vertical skating, or street style feature tricks.compass navigationcompass navigationThe monitoring of movement from a starting to a finishing point using a compass, rotated until the compass' orienting arrow aligns with the cardinal direction north represented by an 'N'.teamwork principlesteamwork principlesThe cooperation between people characterised by a unified commitment to achieving a given goal, participating equally, maintaining open communication, facilitating effective usage of ideas etc.belay techniquesbelay techniquesVarious methods for safely fastening yourself during (rock) climbing activities using equipment such as carabiners, quickdraws, and harnesses.team buildingteam buildingPrinciple usually combined with a type of event that stimulates team effort, usually to complete certain assignments or to perform a recreational activity. This can apply to various kinds of teams, of...rope lashingrope lashingThe process of attaching several objects, such as poles, together by use of rope, wire, or webbing often to secure or create a rigid structure, such as a self-fashioned table, tree house, or latrine. ...use modern electronic navigational aidsuse modern electronic navigational aidsUse modern navigational aids such as GPS and radar systems.represent the organisationrepresent the organisationAct as representative of the institution, company or organisation to the outside world.prepare lesson contentprepare lesson contentPrepare content to be taught in class in accordance with curriculum objectives by drafting exercises, researching up-to-date examples etc.facilitate teamwork between studentsfacilitate teamwork between studentsEncourage students to cooperate with others in their learning by working in teams, for example through group activities.read mapsread mapsRead maps effectively.lead hiking tripslead hiking tripsGuide participants on a nature walk on foot.use rigging toolsuse rigging toolsEmploy rigging tools such as cables, ropes, pulleys and winches to safely secure high structures.work with different target groupswork with different target groupsWork with a variety of target groups based on age, gender and disability.inspire enthusiasm for natureinspire enthusiasm for natureSpark a passion for the natural character of fauna and flora and human interaction with it.plan sports instruction programmeplan sports instruction programmeProvide participants with an appropriate programme of activities to support progression to the required level of expertise in the specified time taking into account relevant scientific and sport-speci...assess studentsassess studentsEvaluate the students' (academic) progress, achievements, course knowledge and skills through assignments, tests, and examinations. Diagnose their needs and track their progress, strengths, and weakne...teach windsurfingteach windsurfingInstruct students of theoretical, technical, and tactical techniques of windsurfing. It involves training them in the interaction between the rig and the wind, safe sailing, sailing across the wind, v...maintain customer servicemaintain customer serviceKeep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requ...manage resources for educational purposesmanage resources for educational purposesIdentify the necessary resources needed for learning purposes, such as materials in class or arranged transportation for a field trip. Apply for the corresponding budget and follow up on the orders.use geographic memoryuse geographic memoryUse your memory of geographic surroundings and detail in navigation.climb treesclimb treesAscend and descend from trees in a safely manner.

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Frequently asked questions

What does an outdoor activities instructor do?

Outdoor activities instructors organise and lead recreational outdoor trips through which the participants learn skills such as hiking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, canoeing, rafting, rope course climbing etc. They also provide team-building exercises and activity workshops for disadvantaged participants. They ensure the safety of the participants and the equipment and explain safety measures for the participants to understand themselves as well. Outdoor activities instructors should be prepared to deal with the consequences of bad weather conditions, accidents and should responsibly manage possible anxiety from participants concerning certain activities.

What skills does an outdoor activities instructor need?

An outdoor activities instructor needs 16 essential skills, including protection from natural elements, outdoor activities, provide first aid, instruct in outdoor activities, adapt teaching to student's capabilities.

Will AI replace outdoor activities instructor jobs?

The AI disruption score for outdoor activities instructor is 11/100 (very low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: maintain customer service, use modern electronic navigational aids, read maps. Most resilient: outdoor activities, water skiing, belay techniques.

AI Replacement Risk

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Quick Facts

SectorArts & Entertainment
ISCO GroupLegal, social, cultural and related associate professionals
Essential Skills16

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