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Outdoor Adventure Leader
( Adventure Guide )


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	An outdoor adventure leader instructs and guides individuals and groups in adventure activities in a variety of outdoor locations. Activities include bicycle touring, bushwalking, canoeing, caving, cross country skiing, horse trekking, rafting, rock climbing and sailing.

Duties and Tasks

An outdoor adventure leader may perform the following tasks:

plan and prepare the activities for both individual and group participation
demonstrate the relevant body movements and skills required
supervise and maintain control of the individuals and groups involved
demonstrate the use of and maintain equipment required for the activities
provide advice on safety measures and risk avoidance strategies
respond to emergencies by providing first aid assistance and take appropriate further action if required

Quick Facts

Learning Area	English Physical Education
Work Demand	Including dusty or polluted environment Including hot, cold or humid environment Including mainly outdoor work Including physical effort
Work Field	Health and Community Services Hospitality and Tourism
Work Interest	Helping or Advising Nature or Recreation
Skill Level	Para Professional Jobs

Work Conditions

Outdoor adventure leaders spend most of their working time outdoors. They are required to work in all weather conditions and in all types of terrain. Locations may include national parks, rivers, mountains, forests, at sea or underwater.

Personal Requirements

high level of skill in one or more outdoor activities
good planning and organisational skills
good communication and interpersonal skills
leadership skills
physically fit
patience and tact
able to speak another language is an advantage

Related Industries

Sports and Recreation Activities

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Recreation Officers

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Recreation Officers (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Australian VolunteerSearch - Sport and Recreation for ALL AUSTRALIA
Work Opportunities websites

Earnings

Income of persons working full-time, 2006

Fitness Instructors and Related Workers
Income per Week	Number	Share (%)

$1000 or more	883	18.0
$400 - $599	1,320	26.9
$600 - $799	1,147	23.3
$800 - $999	750	15.3
Less than $400	813	16.5

This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006

Fitness Instructors and Related Workers
Employment Status	Weekly Income ($)

Full-time	669
Part-time	258

This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.

Further Information

Professional Tour Guides Association of Australia Inc

State Specific Information

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

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