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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.

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DESCRIPTION

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.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
protection from natural elements
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
lip reading
teamwork principles

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
use rope access techniques
provide lesson materials
OPTIONALOptional competences
prepare lesson content

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Skills overview

41total
17 essential
24 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
3
Skills
3

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Quick insight

This role requires 17 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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