Businesses in the outdoor industry are incredibly varied, ranging from instructing & coaching to artwork, design, engineering & event management. If you’re thinking about starting in business or diversifying, this is a must-read article to help you explore and reflect on what it will take to create a successful business. Continue reading Setting up an Outdoor Business: 5 steps
Have you ever seen what an overseas expedition leader does in their job? This insightful and comprehensive article from expedition and adventure travel expert Rebecca Coles outlines the job tasks, skills needed, working hours and income, as well as routes into the industry. Continue reading Overseas Expedition Leader
Career Profile: Job Summary : This role involves teaching emergency first aid, usually on one or two-day courses. You will be working with people who wish to gain knowledge of first aid, usually alongside gaining a qualification. You will be responsible for the delivery of course curriculum, designing course materials and assessing the candidates’ knowledge and ability against course standards. You may work for a … Continue reading First Aid Trainer
Career Profile: Job Summary: Coaching can be done on a freelance basis or as part of a position within a climbing centre. Your role will involve helping your customers to improve their climbing skills. You should have an eye for seeing how to improve the performance of your clients, good communication skills and organisational skills. Job Tasks: The role involves preparing for, running and evaluating … Continue reading Climbing Coach
Career Profile Job Summary: As part of a small multifunctional team, the role of Duty Manager is central to the effective running of the Centre. You will be responsible for the provision of a safe, fun and welcoming climbing environment. When on duty you will directly manage the day-to-day operations including the reception, café and shop with additional responsibilities including instruction, cleaning and route setting. … Continue reading Climbing Centre Duty Manager
Career Profile Job Summary: In this role it is your responsibility to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the centre. You are the first port of call for staffing, scheduling, complaints, problems and management of every aspect of the centre. You will need to ensure staff records, staff training and health and safety documentation are to up-to-date. You are responsible for everything that takes place in … Continue reading Climbing Centre Manager
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