Sports animator

Fitness and recreation instructors and programme leaders lead, guide and instruct groups and individuals in active recreation programmes.

• planning and conducting active recreation activities;
• supervising sport, physical education and active recreation activities to ensure safety and provide emergency assistance where necessary;
• assessing and monitoring individuals' abilities and physical condition and recommending suitable activities;
• demonstrating and teaching fitness and other recreation programmes;
• instructing in the use of sports equipment;
• explaining and enforcing safety techniques, regulations and rules.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Fitness instructor
• Instructor, sailing
• Instructor, horse riding
• Personal trainer
• Instructor, parachuting