Skills
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Overview
Outdoor activities coordinators organise programmes, staff and resources so outdoor services can run safely and match the organisation's offer to clients.
In job descriptions, look for field supervision, instructor teams, participant safety, equipment planning, environmental care, technical issues, training duties and administration of activity schedules.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Outdoor activities coordinators combine field presence with planning work. They prepare activity programmes, assign instructors, check resources and keep safety, client needs and environmental conditions visible during delivery.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include outdoor instruction, staff supervision, risk assessment, equipment planning, participant communication, incident routines and calm coordination when weather or group needs change.
Salary context
Salary context depends on programme size, seasonal workload, number of staff, overnight or remote activities, safety responsibility, client contact, administration and whether the role includes training other instructors.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior activity management, outdoor centre operations, programme design, staff training, safety coordination or broader roles in sport, recreation and visitor services.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies describe field work, staff rotas, participant groups, equipment, safety procedures, environmental responsibilities and time spent on administration. These details show how hands-on the role is.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Occupation group
activity leader (3423.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6e298596-882b-4687-a0cf-3eb37f8fd328 |
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| ESCO code | 3423.1.1 |
| ISCO group | 3423 |
| Concept type | Occupation |