Skills & competences

Description

Fitness and recreation instructors and programme leaders lead, guide and instruct groups and individuals in recreational, fitness or outdoor adventure activities.
Tasks include -
(a) planning and carrying out recreational and fitness activities;
(b) monitoring recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required;
(c) evaluating and monitoring clients’ abilities and fitness and recommending activities;
(d) demonstrating and teaching body movements, concepts and skills used in fitness routines and recreational activities;
(e) instructing in the use of equipment;
(f) explaining and enforcing safety procedures, rules and regulations.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Aerobics instructor
- Fitness instructor
- Horse riding instructor
- Outdoor adventure guide
- Personal trainer
- Sailing instructor
- Underwater diving instructor
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Ski instructor - 3422
- Swimming instructor - 3422