Outdoor activities instructors Current Vacancies

2008-06-07:

Outdoor activities instructors and outdoor pursuits instructors teach people of all ages to participate safely in outdoor activities such as hill walking, climbing, orienteering, abseiling and canoeing. outdoor recreation leading outdoor activity.
Sessions and trips or instructing people in their chosen outdoor pursuit outdoor education using experiences and adventure activities to provide opportunities to learn about the environment.

Outdoor training using outdoor activities alongside other training methods to help people realise their potential either as individuals or as part of a team eg as part of corporate training.

Outdoor activity courses vary in length from one day to longer courses which are often residential, and may involve camping. briefings, advice and demonstrations to participants; and sometimes arranging social activities.
Safety procedures, and monitoring weather conditions, assessing hazards and managing risks.

Instructors may work in areas of remote or open as dry ski slopes, indoor climbing walls and canals.
Outdoor activities instructors are employed by local authorities, charitable organisations and commercial firms opportunities to work overseas.

In addition to teaching and youth work, other professions such as the probation and prison services, social work and mental health course in order to specialise in outdoor education.
Experienced instructors may become self-employed. Senior instructors earn around 25,000. (Permalink)