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__ Outdoor recreation instructo ____ r __ __ My three questions __ **high level of skill in their outdoor activity or activities .knowledge occupational safety and health (OSH) procedures relating to activities they undertake outdoor survival and first aid skills knowledge of weather conditions and geography in the area where they work. For this job three years secondary education is preferred. Also it is helpful to gain an Outdoor Recreation certificate.** __Sources I used to find this information__
 * An outdoor recreation instructor instructs and guides individuals and groups in outdoor adventure activities such as bicycle touring, bushwalking, canoeing, caving, cross country skiing, horse trekking, rafting, rock climbing and sailing. **
 * What does this job involve doing
 * Outdoor recreation guides and instructors may do some or all of the following plan outdoor activities such as canoeing, skiing and many more. Lead guide and teach people taking part in group and individual tasks. They also have to organise safety procedures and checking all the equipment. And they have to keep log books of their trips and activities they have done **
 * What qualifications do you need to do this job
 * What are the chances of me getting this job
 * Job opportunities for outdoor recreation guides and instructors are average and depend on your level of skill and experience, and seasonal demand . Many outdoor recreation guide and instructor jobs are part-time positions for tourism operations. Being available to work casually or for short periods of time will increase your chances of getting a job. Some outdoor recreation guide and instructor jobs are also season-specific.Being qualified to work in jobs that operate during the different seasons increases your chances of gaining full-time employment. For example, you might work as a kayaking instructor in summer and a fishing guide in winter. With other jobs, such as ski field patrolling, it is possible to work year-long by swapping between the northern and southern hemisphere seasons **
 * ** www.careers.govt.nz **

**confident in their own abilities and able to inspire confidence in others excellent leader with good communication skills** **good at dealing with people and able to work as part of a team** About The Qualifications and Conditions **outdoor recreation certificates** **Sales or customer service experience** **may work long and irregular hours, including weekends and nights .They may work seasonally or year-round, depending on their specialist activity work at locations such as national parks, mountains, forests, caves, rivers, lakes and the sea may work in hot, cold, wet, windy or dangerous conditions**. conclusion ** i think i would enjoy this job alot because its outdoors and you are involved with a number of activities. i dont enjoy how some of the activities can be dangerous. i think this job fits my interests well as i like being outdoors and like playing sport. to develop the skills and knowledge needed for this job i would need to develop some health and safety skills and also learn more on geography. this job is likely to change over time due to weather conditions and different interests. **
 * Task and duties
 * Outdoor recreation guides and instructors may do some or all of the following plan outdoor recreation activities and instruction programmes. Lead, guide and teach people taking part in activities. Organise safety procedures and organise bookings, transport, food and accommodation. **
 * skills and knowledge
 * outdoor survival and first aid skills **
 * a high level of skill in their outdoor activity or activities **
 * knowledge of weather conditions and geography in the area where they work **
 * Able to make mistakes and learn from them **
 * Patient and sympathetic **
 * Excellent fitness and health **
 * Planning, organisational and problem solving skills **
 * Customer service and sale skills **
 * Personal and Physical Qualities
 * mature, responsible and able to stay calm in emergencies **
 * able to make good decisions under pressure **
 * patient, sympathetic and enthusiastic **
 * good at planning and organisation **
 * Secondary Education
 * Three years secondary education is preferred subjects to take are English geography and physical education. **
 * Tertiary Education
 * First aid certificate **
 * Useful experience
 * Teaching **
 * Working conditions
 * Pay and progression
 * Pay for outdoor recreation guides and instructors vary depending on the type of work they do, and their experience and qualifications. New outdoor recreation instructors start on $28,000 to $34,000 a year. With experience, they may earn up to $46,000 depending on where they work. Outdoor recreation guides tend to be paid by the hour, day or trip, and usually earn between minimum wage and $21 to $28 an hour, depending on their experience and where they work. **