Outdoor Adventure Programs Lead

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Beautiful outdoor environment

Professional development in outdoor

Dynamic and adventurous work setting

Community recreation impact

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, South Africa, seeks an enthusiastic Recreation Program Coordinator specializing in Outdoor Adventure to design, organize, and lead engaging outdoor programs for diverse groups. You will ensure safety, participant engagement, and smooth logistics across activities and environments.

The ideal candidate brings practical outdoor leadership experience, strong risk-management skills, and certifications in first aid and CPR, with a passion for environmental stewardship and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in organizing and leading outdoor adventure programs.
• Knowledge of wilderness safety and risk management.
• Certifications in first aid, CPR, and outdoor skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage resources and logistics.
• Passion for outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute diverse outdoor adventure programs.
• Ensure participant safety via risk assessments and protocols.
• Lead and guide participants on excursions.
• Manage logistics: equipment, transport, scheduling.
• Build partnerships with land managers and service providers.
• Market programs to boost participation.

Skills

Outdoor leadership

Risk management

First aid

CPR

Logistics

Communication

Environmental stewardship

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, South Africa, seeks an enthusiastic Recreation Program Coordinator specializing in Outdoor Adventure to design, organize, and lead engaging outdoor programs for diverse groups. You will ensure safety, participant engagement, and smooth logistics across activities and environments.

The ideal candidate brings practical outdoor leadership experience, strong risk-management skills, and certifications in first aid and CPR, with a passion for environmental stewardship and