Careers Ideal for the Outdoors
Sick of being stuck in an office all day? Do you spend Monday to Friday waiting for the chance to get outside and enjoy the sun and wind? Maybe it’s time for you to look for a career that embraces the outdoors.
There are plenty of outdoor jobs to be found and, with the right training, any of them could be yours. Read on below for a selection of some of the best outdoor jobs to be had.
Marine Biologist
If you have a love for the ocean and all creatures living in it, take the chance to get outdoors as a marine biologist. Not only can you escape the closed-in office atmosphere, but you also get to save the lives of sea creatures every day. There are many different fields to work in as a marine biologist. Whether you want to be a fishery biologist, marine mammologist, or a researcher for a zoo or aquarium, the perfect job is out there waiting for you.
Lifeguard
Beaches and public pools aren’t safe without professional lifeguards. Lifeguarding is a serious and demanding job, but it does come with some great perks. To start with, you are paid to be at the beach or pool. You get to stay fit and healthy while soaking up the sun. But, more than anything else, the chance to save lives every day makes being a lifeguard one of the most satisfying jobs on the market.
Group Fitness Instructor
If you would rather set your own schedule, becoming a group fitness instructor could be just the thing for you. With a little training from a fitness qualifications provider, such as Fitlink you could be running your own outdoor fitness class in no time at all. Whether it be yoga or an intense boot camp, you’ll be working every day to help improve people’s lives. And the best part is you keep yourself fit while you work.
Adventure Tour Guide
Adventure tour guides are thrill seekers who love nothing more than sharing their exhilaration. This job lets you take people on trips they will never forget while fuelling your own drive for adventure. White water rafting, tandem skydiving, cage diving with sharks, cave exploring and rock climbing… Whatever thrills take your fancy, there are people out there ready and wanting a guide to help them experience these exciting activities.
Park Ranger
For those that like to be alone with their thoughts amongst nature, nothing could be better than being a park ranger. It’s the perfect escape from the busy city life. From mountains and rainforests to deserts and coasts, where you work depends on what you love more. Working to preserve some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world is a truly rewarding job too.
These are just a few of the best jobs for those who can’t stand to be stuck inside. If you look in the right places, you can find the perfect outdoor career for you. Do you work outside? What is your favourite part of having an outdoor occupation?
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Tim
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I couldn’t agree more with you and also David (above). I worked as tour guide taking folks all over the world and was a great time in my life…pay was meh :)
Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler
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I know, tour guides do not usually earn much but it is all about experiences and time spent with new interesting people :)
Dylann Andre
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Great roundup as usual, really enjoyed your useful article.
David
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I’d worked as a tour guide before … best job ever! The pay was kinda meh, but I was so happy then… :)
Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler
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That is important, to be happy, right? :)