6442 Outdoor Sport and Recreational Guides

Main Characteristics

• General learning ability to organize and conduct trips and expeditions for sports enthusiasts, adventures, tourists and resort guests
• Verbal ability to lead and escort individuals and groups
• Spatial and form perception to provide first aid in emergency situations
• Motor co-ordination and manual dexterity to demonstrate and provide instructions on accepted techniques for the use of equipment
• Social interest in speaking to provide instruction for activities such as canoeing, rafting and mountain climbing; and to advise on emergency and safety measures and specific regulations concerning hunting, fishing and boating
• Methodical interest in co-ordinating information to plan itineraries for trips and expeditions; to arrange transportation; and to follow environmental guidelines and prevent violations
• Objective interest in handling to assemble equipment and supplies such as camping gear, rafts, life jackets, fishing tackle and food; and in transporting individuals and groups to sites; may prepare meals for groups and set up camps