Arts & EntertainmentISCO 3423
Outdoor animator
Outdoor animators are responsible for planning and organising outdoor activities. They may at times be involved in aspects of administration, front office tasks and tasks related to the activity base and maintenance of equipment. The workplace of an outdoor animator is mostly “in the field”, but can also take place indoors.
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Rate 5 of the 17 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
empathise with outdoor groups
manage feedback
manage groups outdoors
evaluate outdoor activities
research areas for outdoor activity
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (17)
empathise with outdoor groupsempathise with outdoor groupsIdentify the outdoor activities permitted or suited in an outdoor setting based on the group's needs.manage feedbackmanage feedbackProvide feedback to others. Evaluate and respond constructively and professionally to critical communication from colleagues and customers.manage groups outdoorsmanage groups outdoorsConduct outdoor sessions in a dynamic and active way.evaluate outdoor activitiesevaluate outdoor activitiesIdentify and report problems and incidents according to outdoor programme safety national and local regulations.research areas for outdoor activityresearch areas for outdoor activityStudy the area where outdoor activities are going to take place, taking into account the culture and history of the working place and the equipment required to develop the activities.assess risk in the outdoorsassess risk in the outdoorsElaborate and accomplish risk analysis for outdoor activities.react acordingly to unexpected events outdoorsreact acordingly to unexpected events outdoorsDetect and respond to the environment changing conditions and their effect on human psychology and behaviour.animate in the outdoorsanimate in the outdoorsIndependently animate groups in the outdoors, adapting your practice to keep the group animated and motivated.communicate in an outdoor settingcommunicate in an outdoor settingCommunicate with participants in more than one language of the European Union; handle a crisis following guidelines and recognise the importance of proper behaviour in crisis situations.monitor use of outdoor equipmentmonitor use of outdoor equipmentMonitor the use of equipment. Recognise and remedy inadequate or unsafe use of equipment.manage visitor flows in natural protected areasmanage visitor flows in natural protected areasDirect visitor flows in natural protected areas, so as to minimise the long-term impact of visitors and ensure the preservation of local flora and fauna, in line with environmental regulations.manage outdoor resourcesmanage outdoor resourcesRecognise and relate meteorology to topography; apply the principal of ‘Leave no trace'.plan scheduleplan scheduleDevelop the schedule including procedures, appointments and working hours.structure informationstructure informationOrganise information using systematic methods such as mental models and according to given standards in order to facilitate user information processing and understanding with respect to the specific r...implement risk management for outdoorsimplement risk management for outdoorsDevise and demonstrate the application of responsible and safe practices for the outdoor sector.monitor interventions in the outdoorsmonitor interventions in the outdoorsMonitor, demonstrate and explain the use of equipment according to the operational guidelines issued by manufacturers.give feedback on changing circumstancesgive feedback on changing circumstancesRespond appropriately to changing circumstances in an activity session.
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Frequently asked questions
What does an outdoor animator do?
Outdoor animators are responsible for planning and organising outdoor activities. They may at times be involved in aspects of administration, front office tasks and tasks related to the activity base and maintenance of equipment. The workplace of an outdoor animator is mostly “in the field”, but can also take place indoors.
What skills does an outdoor animator need?
An outdoor animator needs 17 essential skills, including empathise with outdoor groups, manage feedback, manage groups outdoors, evaluate outdoor activities, research areas for outdoor activity.
Will AI replace outdoor animator jobs?
The AI disruption score for outdoor animator is 16/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: structure information, plan schedule, use e-tourism platforms. Most resilient: water skiing, engage local communities in the management of natural protected areas, empathise with outdoor groups.
AI Replacement Risk
16/ 100
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Quick Facts
SectorArts & Entertainment
ISCO GroupLegal, social, cultural and related associate professionals
Essential Skills17
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