Outdoor Pursuits Manager Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Outdoor Pursuits Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Planning and organising appropriate outdoor activity programmes
  • Handling booking enquiries
  • Buying, maintaining and checking the safety of facilities and equipment
  • Writing and submitting funding bids
  • Recruiting, training and supervising a team of staff including instructors
  • Promoting and marketing the business
  • Maintaining customer service standards
  • Attending training courses to keep qualifications up to date
  • Liaising with group managers/social workers/teachers
  • Ensuring compliance with safety regulations
  • Instructing groups in specialist areas
  • Managing budgets
  • Developing new activities

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Outdoor Pursuits Manager duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Outdoor Pursuits Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.