Explain Why I Want To Become An Outdoor Instructor

I believe I would be ideally suited to this position due to my extensive experience working as an outdoor instructor. During this time I have gained a broad range of skills which I believe will enable me to excel in this position. Working in an outdoor environment requires self motivation and self organisation to a high degree as well as being able to engage with a wide range of people including children and vulnerable adults. This engagement requires a dynamic and proactive approach to engage participants in adventurous activities. It also requires a good sense of humour in order to facilitate this approach and to allow clients to be comfortable in an unfamiliar environment. When conducting these activities a degree of persuasiveness is required to influence people to push their boundaries and participate in activities outside of their comfort zones.
I am able to listen and empathise with their situation and draw from my own experiences to encourage participation. Due to the length of time I have operating in potentially dangerous environments, I have developed a calm approach to demanding situations and am able to assess risk in a quick and dynamic manner. These situations often require excellent leadership skills and innovative solutions in order to facilitate a positive outcome for all involved. As well as working as an instructor in various outdoor activities, I also posses NGB qualifications in kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding, rafting and river rescue. I have been coaching canoeing and kayaking to the highest standard and can coach several different disciplines. Kayaking is my main passion in life and introducing people to the sport and seeing how it can change someones life for the better is extremely rewarding. I am able to assess risk quickly and effectively and can perform dynamic risk assessments whilst carrying out my normal