Outdoor Guide

Outdoor Guide performs hands-on duties and this page contains 22 real tasks demonstrating what a typical day includes. Each task shows who benefits, what matters most, and the common time pressures. Each one shows where we found it, and comes with an AI prompt you can copy and use straight away.

22evidenced tasks
22ready prompts
8tools of the trade
39-7011.00O*NET-SOC code
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What it pays

Government survey numbers — not estimates, not ads.

In India, Service and sales workers earn about ₹15,575 a month on average — around ₹1.9 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
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The work, task by task

These are the real jobs-to-be-done, not a wish list. Each task shows where we found it, and the prompt underneath is written for that exact task.

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Conduct organized sightseeing tours

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Run the four-hour coastal sightseeing loop for the 10:00 group from Pier 3, hand out safety vests and…
Run the four-hour coastal sightseeing loop for the 10:00 group from Pier 3, hand out safety vests and binoculars at boarding, highlight the lighthouse, seal colony, and tidal flats in sequence, and return by 14:00 with a guest feedback form collected.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSESCOjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia

Describe tour points of interest

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Draft concise, visitor-ready descriptions for the lighthouse, seal colony, and tidal flats for the printed…
Draft concise, visitor-ready descriptions for the lighthouse, seal colony, and tidal flats for the printed site guide so volunteers can narrate in plain English and Spanish with an extra historical anecdote for the lighthouse stop.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsO*NET

Take clients on outdoor guided trips

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Lead the half-day mountain hike for six booked clients, carry the first-aid kit, route map and spare water,…
Lead the half-day mountain hike for six booked clients, carry the first-aid kit, route map and spare water, set a moderate pace with two short stops, monitor weather and group wellbeing, and cut the loop short if anyone shows signs of heat exhaustion.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSO*NETWikipedia

Guide visitors in the language of their choice

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Guide the afternoon forest walk for the German-speaking family at 16:00, deliver the same route narration in…
Guide the afternoon forest walk for the German-speaking family at 16:00, deliver the same route narration in German, check each participant knows the hand signal for stop, and confirm they all have insect repellent before entering the meadow.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordO*NETWikipedia
Coordinate1

Conduct educational activities for school children

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Run the 10:30 school program for 25 year-four pupils: organise them into five groups, deliver the habitats…
Run the 10:30 school program for 25 year-four pupils: organise them into five groups, deliver the habitats activity with worksheets, demonstrate pond-dipping safely, brief teachers on emergency procedure, and finish with a quick quiz and teacher sign-off at 12:00.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
The daily work17

Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.

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Give visitors clear directions to the trailhead from the parking lot, note where mobile signal drops, list…
Give visitors clear directions to the trailhead from the parking lot, note where mobile signal drops, list restroom and water refill locations, estimated walk time and difficulty, and any seasonal closures before they set off today.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSO*NET

Select travel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.

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Plan tomorrow’s half‑day loop: pick the ridge route for views, include a birdwatching stop at Willow Creek,…
Plan tomorrow’s half‑day loop: pick the ridge route for views, include a birdwatching stop at Willow Creek, avoid the muddy low trail after rain, estimate pace for mixed fitness groups and note bailout points.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSO*NET

Provide for physical safety of groups, performing such activities as providing first aid or directing emergency evacuations.

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Take charge of the group’s safety: brief on buddy system and hypothermia signs, place two med kits and a…
Take charge of the group’s safety: brief on buddy system and hypothermia signs, place two med kits and a radio at rear and middle, assign evac roles and nearest hospital ETA if we need to descend fast.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSO*NET

Assemble and check the required supplies and equipment prior to departure.

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Check and pack the kit list: two group first‑aid kits, repair tool, headlamps, spare gloves per person, route…
Check and pack the kit list: two group first‑aid kits, repair tool, headlamps, spare gloves per person, route maps and permits, then run a five‑minute kit check with each lead before departure.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET

Train other guides and volunteers.

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Run a two‑hour training tomorrow morning for new guides covering map reading, low‑angle rescue, client…
Run a two‑hour training tomorrow morning for new guides covering map reading, low‑angle rescue, client briefing scripts and how to adapt talks for Spanish speakers, finish with a shadow guiding exercise.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft PowerPointZoomO*NET

Provide information about wildlife varieties and habitats, as well as any relevant regulations, such as those pertaining to hunting and fishing.

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At the welcome stand, give the group a short species primer: common bird and mammal ID tips, spawning and…
At the welcome stand, give the group a short species primer: common bird and mammal ID tips, spawning and hunting seasons to avoid sensitive areas, and the local fishing regulation summary they must follow.
The tools that do the workApple SafariO*NET

Speak different languages

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Prepare short guided-talks in Spanish and French for tomorrow’s half-day wildlife walk, include simple safety…
Prepare short guided-talks in Spanish and French for tomorrow’s half-day wildlife walk, include simple safety phrases, map key words to gestures, and print two laminated cue cards per language for the lead and backup guide before 08:00.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordESCOsee the evidence ↗

Assemble visitor supplies

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Gather visitor kits for Saturday’s family hike: six adult daypacks, eight child-sized lifejackets, twelve…
Gather visitor kits for Saturday’s family hike: six adult daypacks, eight child-sized lifejackets, twelve snack packs, two first-aid kits replenished, sunscreen and insect spray, stow in labelled boxes by 07:30 and email a packing photo to operations.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelESCOsee the evidence ↗

Manage health and safety standards

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Update the health and safety checklist for the alpine route with yesterday’s incident notes, confirm…
Update the health and safety checklist for the alpine route with yesterday’s incident notes, confirm emergency contact numbers, schedule a gear inspection for all ropes and harnesses on Monday, and circulate the revised checklist to the guiding team before shift handover.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookESCOsee the evidence ↗

Collect fees and tickets from group members.

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Collect cash and card payments from the group at trailhead, issue printed tickets and wristbands, record each…
Collect cash and card payments from the group at trailhead, issue printed tickets and wristbands, record each name and paid amount in the trip ledger, return correct change and confirm everyone has a ticket before departure.
The tools that do the workCentaur Systems Centaur Travel Business Management System TBMSGlobal positioning system GPSO*NET

Perform clerical duties, such as filing, typing, operating switchboards, or routing mail and messages.

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Sort today's mail and lodge forms, file yesterday's incident reports into the visitor folder, type three…
Sort today's mail and lodge forms, file yesterday's incident reports into the visitor folder, type three guest confirmation letters, and route phone messages to the appropriate guide before the morning briefing.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Solicit tour patronage and sell souvenirs.

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Approach departing guests after the hike, pitch the seasonal souvenir line, show sample items and prices,…
Approach departing guests after the hike, pitch the seasonal souvenir line, show sample items and prices, accept payment and package purchases, then note item sales on today's retail log for end-of-day reconciliation.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET

Interpret the natural heritage of an area

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Deliver an engaging thirty-minute walk explaining local geology, flora and fauna, use simple comparisons and…
Deliver an engaging thirty-minute walk explaining local geology, flora and fauna, use simple comparisons and two short stories, answer questions in plain language, and note any accessibility needs for follow-up guides.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft PowerPointWikipedia

Lead hiking trips

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Lead a moderate six-kilometre hike, brief the group on route, pace and hazards, perform headcounts at each…
Lead a moderate six-kilometre hike, brief the group on route, pace and hazards, perform headcounts at each checkpoint, manage any minor injuries, and report back to base when the group returns.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSWikipedia

Organize and conduct fishing trips

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Organise a half-day fishing trip: check licences and gear, brief guests on regulations and safety, assign…
Organise a half-day fishing trip: check licences and gear, brief guests on regulations and safety, assign boats or shore spots, monitor catches and handle bait and tackle needs, then tally licences and catches at return.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSWikipedia

Global positioning

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Log the hike's global positioning for tomorrow's full-day ridge walk, include waypoint coordinates, expected…
Log the hike's global positioning for tomorrow's full-day ridge walk, include waypoint coordinates, expected hazards, number of clients, lead guide Marco Ruiz, and update gear checklist so shuttle meets the group at 08:00.
The tools that do the workGlobal positioning system GPSO*NET

Global positioning

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Log the day's hike into the lodge: record the route and hazards under global positioning, list participant…
Log the day's hike into the lodge: record the route and hazards under global positioning, list participant names and emergency contacts, and flag one guest with a reported ankle sprain for follow-up by 7pm.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordO*NET

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