This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
Explore all careersOutdoor Recreation Leaders supervise community outdoor activities, ensuring safety, providing instruction, and coordinating staff and equipment.
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In Australia, a full time Outdoor Recreation Leader generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 6,800 people employed as an Outdoor Recreation Leader in Australia, compared to 1,400 five years ago. Outdoor Recreation Leaders may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as an Outdoor Recreation Leader, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Outdoor Leadership. You’ll develop skills in activity planning, risk management, legal compliance, weather and environment interpretation and customer service. A Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership may also be suitable.
An Outdoor Recreation Leader supervises outdoor activities organised for the community or for paying participants. You’ll coordinate a range of activities such as climbing, surfing or mountain biking. You’ll ensure activities are meeting safety standards and participants are being given proper instruction. Outdoor Recreation Leaders might promote or advertise their activities and organise staffing and equipment.
Outdoor Recreation Leaders should have excellent communication skills and be able to motivate their team. Strong interpersonal skills are important and you should be able to liaise with people from a range of backgrounds. Outdoor Recreation Leaders should be physically fit and passionate about outdoor activities. You’ll need to be organised and able to manage your time.