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.
Also called: climbing instructor, rafting instructor, riding instructor, canoeing teacher, ski teacher, outdoor activities trainer, outdoor instructor, rafting teacher
- 17
- essential skills
- 12
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- outdoor activities coordinatorWhat changes?17 skills in common
- assistant outdoor animatorWhat changes?16 skills in common
- specialised outdoor animatorWhat changes?16 skills in common
- activity leader11 skills in common
- environmental education officer4 skills in common
- mountain guide2 skills in common
- editorial assistant1 skill in common
- rigging supervisor1 skill in common
Essential skills
17- animate in the outdoors
- assess risk in the outdoors
- communicate in an outdoor setting
- empathise with outdoor groups
- evaluate outdoor activities
- give feedback on changing circumstances
- implement risk management for outdoors
- manage feedback
- manage groups outdoors
- manage outdoor resources
- manage visitor flows in natural protected areas
- monitor interventions in the outdoors
- monitor use of outdoor equipment
- plan schedule
- react acordingly to unexpected events outdoors
- research areas for outdoor activity
- structure information
Optional skills
12- augmented reality
- ecotourism
- educate on sustainable tourism
- engage local communities in the management of natural protected areas
- improve customer traveling experiences with augmented reality
- manage conservation of natural and cultural heritage
- promote virtual reality travelling experiences
- support community-based tourism
- support local tourism
- use e-tourism platforms
- virtual reality
- water skiing
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