communication
The exchange and conveying of information, ideas, concepts, thoughts, and feelings through the use of a shared system of words, signs, and semiotic rules via a medium.
Activity leaders provide recreational services to people and children on vacation. They organise activities such as games for children, sport competitions, cycling tours, shows and museum visits. Recreational animators also advertise their activities, manage the available budget for each event and consult their colleagues.
Competences and skills
42 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencescommunication principles
The set of commonly shared principles in regards with communication such as active listening, establish rapport, adjusting the register, and respecting the intervention of others.
Essential skills and competences 20 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceorganise camp activities
Organise various recreational activities for participants (usually youth) at a camp, such as games, day trips, and sport activities.
Sector-specific
10 competencesanimate in the outdoors
Independently animate groups in the outdoors, adapting your practice to keep the group animated and motivated.
assess risk in the outdoors
Elaborate and accomplish risk analysis for outdoor activities.
communicate in an outdoor setting
Communicate with participants in more than one language of the European Union; handle a crisis following guidelines and recognise the importance of proper behaviour in crisis situations.
evaluate outdoor activities
Identify and report problems and incidents according to outdoor programme safety national and local regulations.
give feedback on changing circumstances
Respond appropriately to changing circumstances in an activity session.
implement risk management for outdoors
Devise and demonstrate the application of responsible and safe practices for the outdoor sector.
manage groups outdoors
Conduct outdoor sessions in a dynamic and active way
manage outdoor resources
Recognise and relate meteorology to topography; apply the principal of ‘Leave no trace'.
plan youth activities
Run projects organised for young people such as arts-based activities, outdoor education and sporting activities.
react acordingly to unexpected events outdoors
Detect and respond to the environment changing conditions and their effect on human psychology and behaviour.
Cross-sector
9 competencesapply organisational techniques
Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the set goals set such as detailed planning of personnel's schedules. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.
communicate with youth
Use verbal and non-verbal communication and communicate through writing, electronic means, or drawing. Adapt your communication to children and young people`s age, needs, characteristics, abilities, preferences, and culture.
demonstrate games
Explain and demonstrate games and game rules to new players/visitors.
entertain people
Provide people with amusement by doing or offering a performance, like a show, a play or an artistic performance.
manage feedback
Provide feedback to others. Evaluate and respond constructively and professionally to critical communication from colleagues and customers.
plan schedule
Develop the schedule including procedures, appointments and working hours.
play with children
Engage in activities for enjoyment, tailored to children of a certain age. Be creative and improvise to amuse children with activities such as tinkering, sports or board games.
supervise children
Keep the children under supervision for a certain period of time, ensuring their safety at all times.
support children's wellbeing
Provide an environment that supports and values children and helps them to manage their own feelings and relationships with others.
Optional knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencetable tennis
The theory, techniques, and rules of table tennis regarding how to serve, play and score. Expertise of what table tennis matches consist of. Knowledge of the basic equipment to play table tennis such as the rectangular table, lightweight hollow ball, and small rackets.
Sector-specific
3 competencesfeatures of sporting equipment
Types of sporting, fitness and recreational equipment and sporting supplies and their characteristics.
geographical areas relevant to tourism
The field of tourism geography in Europe as well as the rest of the world in order to point out relevant tourism areas and attractions.
outdoor activities
Sportive activities performed outdoors, often in nature, such as hiking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, canoeing, rafting, and rope course climbing.
Cross-sector
4 competencesgeographic areas
The detailed knowledge of a geographical area where different organisations carry out operations.
geographical routes
The interpretation of geographical information such as locations and distances between them.
recreation activities
The field and characteristics of recreational activities for customers.
sport games rules
The rules and regulations of sport games such as football, soccer, tennis, and others.
Optional skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencescoordinate community arts activities
Determine the feasibility of activities (technical and artistic staff involved, general schedule and budget needs, approval of administration, etc). Create an activity schedule. Define the content of activities. Select a resource person or persons and communicate information to them. Prepare the necessary material etc.
- Scope note
- This activities can be related to education, audience development actions, etc.
develop recreation programmes
Develop plans and policies which aim to provide the desired recreation activities to a target group or in a community.
empathise with outdoor groups
Identify the outdoor activities permitted or suited in an outdoor setting based on the group's needs.
manage visitor flows in natural protected areas
Direct visitor flows in natural protected areas, so as to minimise the long-term impact of visitors and ensure the preservation of local flora and fauna, in line with environmental regulations.
green
promote recreation activities
Promote the implementation of recreation programs in a community, as well as recreation services provided by an organisation or institution.
research areas for outdoor activity
Study the area where outdoor activities are going to take place, taking into account the culture and history of the working place and the equipment required to develop the activities.
Cross-sector
6 competencescooperate with colleagues
Cooperate with colleagues in order to ensure that operations run effectively.
coordinate events
Lead events by managing budget, logistics, event support, security, emergency plans and follow up.
liaise with colleagues
Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ensure that work in general run efficiently towards the achievement of the objectives.
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
monitor artistic activities
Monitor all the activities of an artistic organisation.
structure information
Organise information using systematic methods such as mental models and according to given standards in order to facilitate user information processing and understanding with respect to the specific requirements and characteristics of the output media.