This professional is in charge of instructing, motivating and leading an individual or group of sportsmen in high-mountain areas. He/she operates in a difficult environment , leading mountaineering, climbing and canyoning activities, in which he/she must guarantee safe conditions and adapt activities to the characteristics of the participants and environmental conditions.

• Organise, inform and provide behavioural guidelines to carry out mountain-related activities (mountaineering, rock climbing, ski, canyoning).
  Choose the climbing route or itinerary depending on the nature of the client and the environmental/metereological conditions.
  Organise all necessary resources (vehicles, hostels and shelters, refreshment points, signs, etc.) to ensure the activity is run successfully.
  Inform the group about the equipment and material (type of clothes and footwear, technical mountaineering equipment, sun protection, etc.) needed to carry out the activity.
  Prepare and look after the specific material for the activity provided by the organisation.
• Guide and teach clients.
  Assess the proficiency of different participants.
  Teach specific techniques in order to carry out the activity safely.
  Ensure the activity runs smoothly.
  Offer climate and geography-related information about the setting.
  Recognise any meteorological or environmental indications of risk and act carefully in order to avoid dangerous situations.
• Implement safety and support measures.
  Determine the necessary preventive measures and resources for the activity to be run safely.
  Help with rescue tasks and apply first aid in the case of accidents.
  Apply survival strategies in extreme situations.

Regulated training and graduates

• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Physical Activities and Sport - Intermediate Level: Leading Physical Sports Activities in Nature
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Physical Activities and Sport - Advanced Level: Physical Activity and Sport Activities
• Grau: Ciències de l'activitat física i de l'esport

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Customer orientation: Level 2

Empathy: Level 2

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 3

Initiative: Level 3

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Customer service

Direct and personal interaction with people and relating to the public are highly-motivating activities for individuals who have an interest in the field of customer service. A focus on people and on satisfying customers' needs is key in the occupations included in this field. These jobs entail the need to know suitable techniques for attending to the public and being able to give appropriate service that is tailored to their needs and expectations. Good examples are activities which offer assistance and guidance during functions, trips or at facilities, and those which provide advice in relation to products and services.

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

Natural environment activity guide

Sports coach

Tourist and/or leisure guide

Personal trainer

Environmental manager and advisor

• Work hours

  Closely linked to the route. The guide service can last several days.

• Salary

  Varies according to the medium, type of activity, season and designation. From 18,000 to 24,000 euros per annum gross.

• Other features

  An interest in nature and its preservation.

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  It is essential that you possess all of the equipment required in order to do the route, including both suitable clothing (hiking shoes, and technical clothing to protect you from the cold and the rain) and specialised hiking, climbing and skiing gear. You will also require mountaineering maps, location and orientation systems such as GPS, compasses and altimeters, as well as a suitable first aid kit.

• Initial investments

  Depending on the activity to be undertaken. A complete technical team offering guarantees can require in the region of 6000 euros.