outdoor instructor
Nature skills educator
An outdoor instructor teaches skills for wilderness and adventure activities—rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, camping, skiing, and similar pursuits.
The role combines technical expertise with safety training and often environmental education.
Outdoor instructors work at camps, recreation centers, schools, and adventure tourism companies: She worked as an outdoor instructor leading backpacking trips through the national park.
- guideLeader or instruction book
- group leaderPerson directing a team
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- campTemporary outdoor shelter site
- hikingRecreational trail walking
climbing · rappelling · kayak · canoe · trail · nature walk · adventure · summit · compass · backpack · campfire · ranger · scout · nature · leave no trace · expedition · survival · first aid
- outdoor leadershipcamp counselor, scout leader, trail guide, wilderness guide, expedition leader
- park workerspark ranger, ranger, groundskeeper, park manager, grounds crew
- nature educatorsnaturalist