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Outdoor Adventure Leader
Adventure Guide )



Duties and Tasks
Quick Facts
Work Conditions
Personal Requirements
Related Industries
Labour Market
Related Jobs
Earnings
Related Courses
Further Information
State Specific Information

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Explaining the practical elements of skydiving


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. 

Fact Sheet

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

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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  
Quick Facts

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

Related Jobs

Fitness Instructor
Lifeguard
Sports Development Officer
Sportsperson
Teacher - Physical Education
Tour Guide

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


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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


Copyright 2007 education.au

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

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Related Courses

New South Wales / ACT
Queensland
South Australia
Victoria

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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