Outdoor Adventure Guides

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Meeting members of a tour on arrival and making introductions
  • Organising and supervising groups involved in outdoor adventures such as bungy jumping, fishing and hunting, mountaineering, trekking and whitewater rafting
  • Setting up and maintaining equipment, and ensuring that equipment is safe and in working condition
  • Demonstrating and providing instruction in the use of equipment and techniques required for participation
  • Providing advice on safety measures, and ensuring that activities are conducted in a manner to minimise risk to participants
  • Responding to emergencies by providing first aid assistance and taking appropriate further action if required
  • Answering questions and advising on local interest points within a specific region
  • May maintain written reports of daily activities and carry out other administrative work

Key values of workers in Outdoor Adventure Guides

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Top skills required for workers in Outdoor Adventure Guides

  • 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.

  • Social Perceptiveness

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

  • Service Orientation

    Actively looking for ways to help people.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.