Recreation instructor

Recreation instructor

Recreation instructors plan and direct recreational activities for groups at sports centres, parks, schools, and health care and aged care facilities.

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

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

$50K-$126K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$55K-$92K$126K

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