Outdoor Pursuits Manager Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of an Outdoor Pursuits Manager:

• A degree in physical education, business management or any other relevant discipline.
• Outstanding leadership and management skills, with a willingness to lead by example
• Teamworking skills and the ability to motivate and inspire others
• Commercial awareness and a flair for marketing
• An imaginative and innovative approach to work
• Flexibility in order to meet business and client needs
• Energy, stamina, good health and physical strength
• Group facilitation skills, allowing even those with a limited range of technical outdoor skills to work with groups
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to establish a rapport with a range of people
• Customer service skills
• Decision-making skills and the ability to stay calm in difficult, even dangerous situations
• Planning and organisational skills
• Financial skills, such as being able to manage a budget
• An appropriate first aid qualification and if you plan to be involved in water sports, you will also need a lifesaving qualification

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Outdoor Pursuits Manager skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Outdoor Pursuits Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.