Outdoor activities instructor | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Outdoor activities instructors lead trips and teach skills in activities like hill walking, climbing, canoeing, skiing and snowboarding.

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Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.

Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.
Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
Direct special activities or events, such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
Document individuals' progress toward meeting their treatment goals.
Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.
Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.
Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.
Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.
Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors.
Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
Conduct individual in-room visits with residents.
Develop treatment goals for individuals based on their assessments.
Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms.
Take residents on community outings.

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Outdoor activities instructors typically work around 36 to 38 hours per week.

As a Outdoor activities instructor you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

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* from ONETonline

Average salary
39,222 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Outdoor activities instructor

Big gender gap

45,156 GBP
29,828 GBP

Average salary for part-time Outdoor activities instructor

Average salary for full-time Outdoor activities instructor

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11,306 GBP
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39,222 GBP
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Salary over time for Outdoor activities instructor

Salary for this role has increased over time

32,562 GBP
33,393 GBP
34,400 GBP
34,118 GBP
36,740 GBP
39,222 GBP
36,809 GBP
29,905 GBP

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Future outlook for Outdoor activities instructors

Very good outlook

38 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

-1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

32% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Outdoor activities instructor and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

62% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
25% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
8% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

There's no set entry route to become an outdoor activity instructor but it may be useful to study a relevant qualification like a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Skills and Activities for Sport and Active Leisure (Outdoor Education).

This would teach you some of the skills needed for the job. Then you could try to find a trainee job with an activity centre.

You'll also need to get coaching or instructor qualifications approved by the relevant national governing body for each of your sports or activities.

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What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Outdoor activities instructor.

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people

Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

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Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Outdoor activities instructor. Check that you know:

Data base user interface and query software Database software; Recordkeeping software

Desktop publishing software Microsoft Publisher

Electronic mail software Microsoft Outlook

Office suite software Corel WordPerfect Office Suite; Microsoft Office

Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel

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Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

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