Outdoor and sports instructor abroad: what is it, why do it and where is the best place to go?

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What does it mean to be a sports instructor abroad?

  • A sports instructor is someone who teaches sports in theory and practice. You teach how to master a certain sport, or learn to practice it better.
  • In addition, you are often busy with all kinds of practical matters concerning the requirements for the sport in question.

What does it mean to be an outdoor trainer abroad?

  • An outdoor instructor is someone who teaches the theory and practice of an outdoor activity. You teach how to master a certain activity, or learn to master it better.
  • With many outdoor activities, you pay extra attention to safety while practicing the activity.
  • In addition, you are often busy with arranging and organising all kinds of practical matters around the activity.

Why would you become a sports instructor or outdoor trainer abroad?

  • Helpfulness: it is rewarding work that you get a lot in return. You are busy transferring knowledge to others.
  • Involvement: it strengthens your sense of connection with people and nature.
  • Experience: You gain unique experiences in another country, in another nature and in another culture.
  • Sense of freedom: especially when you are working outside in a beautiful environment.
  • Self-insight: you learn independence, to trust yourself and how to react in difficult situations.

What do you need, or what skills can you acquire as a sports instructor or outdoor trainer abroad?

  • Empathy: feeling for the people you teach or guide.
  • Having courage: you should not be too fearful in some sports.
  • Being aware of the environment, respect for the flora and fauna and the culture in which you work.
  • Being aware of the organization: you must always be able to remain alert, because you are responsible for yourself and your students.
  • Flexibility: the weather conditions and seasons, the physical condition of yourself and your students can have an influence.

Where can you become a sports trainer or outdoor trainer abroad?

A short list of popular outdoor destinations

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • Costa Rica
  • El Salvador
  • Germany
  • Iceland
  • Norway
  • New Zeeland
  • Switzerland
  • United States

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15-10-2024
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