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outdoor-animator Occupational skill for the role 'outdoor animator' (also: ski teacher, ski instructor, riding teacher, riding instructor, kayak and canoe instructor, canoeing teacher). Use when the user asks for typical outdoor animator work such as: Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.; Document individuals' progress toward meeting their treatment goals.; Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.

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.

Core workflow

  1. Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.
  2. Document individuals' progress toward meeting their treatment goals.
  3. Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
  4. Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
  5. Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
  6. Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
  7. Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.
  8. Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • 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

Hot technologies

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/67d8c64f-e0d9-4e0b-be8b-510f9e20e698), ONET 30.3 (39-9032.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*