Recreation instructor
Recreation instructor
Also known as
Outdoor recreation instructor, outdoor instructor, outdoor pursuit instructor, outdoor adventure instructor, adventure challenge instructor, bungy jump master, outdoor adventure leader
AUT programmes
- Certificate in Sport and Recreation
- Certificate of Proficiency in Fitness Instructing
- Certificate of Proficiency in Group Exercise Instruction
Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends
- Usually work in offices, recreation centres, schools and care facilities and may travel locally
- Need to be reliable, organised and communicate well
Typical tasks
- Enforce rules or regulations
- Promote products, services, or programmes
- Organise recreational activities or events
- Gather information in order to provide services to clients
- Monitor recreational facility operations
- Administer first aid
- Prepare operational reports or records
- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures
- Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use
- Liaise between departments or other groups to improve function or communication
Salary information
| Lower | Most common | Upper |
| $50K | $55K-$92K | $126K |