Outdoor Leadership Job Application Template

Sample Cover Letter for Outdoor Positions

Dear Ms. Grant,

I am writing in response to your advertisement placed in the Eastern Tribune on February 6th. I would like to apply for the position of Guide.

I have always enjoyed working in the outdoors and am experienced in hiking, camping, and rock climbing. This past summer, I worked as a counsellor at a summer camp, which gave me extensive experience working with people.

I am very reliable and hardworking. I am in excellent physical condition and excel at a number of sports. Most importantly, I am willing to work hard in order to keep your guests safe and to give them a positive experience of the Great Outdoors.

I hope you will consider my application favourably. I have attached a full CV and would be happy to attend an interview at a time that is convenient to you.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Justine Roberts

Essential Components of a Cover Letter

• Subject line: Include the word “Application”, your name, the job title, and the reference number for the job listing if applicable.
• Salutation: “Dear Ms. or Mr. + last name” (if you know the hiring manager’s name and gender); “Dear first name + last name” (if you know the hiring manager’s name but not gender); or “Dear hiring manager(s)” (if you don’t know the recipient).
• Paragraph 1: Introduce yourself and name the position you are applying for. Mention where you saw the job listing – or if you were referred by someone – and why you are interested in the position.
• Paragraph 2: Talk briefly about why you are qualified to fill the job vacancy. This could include your education, your job experience, and/or skills that are relevant to the position. The key word here is “briefly” – don’t repeat everything in your CV, just the two or three most important points.
• Paragraph 3 (optional): Highlight any aspect of the company’s products, values, or culture that you find particularly attractive and/or make you a good fit to work there.
• Paragraph 4: Mention any attachments you are sending (e.g., your CV or any other documents the job listing asks for) and offer to provide further information (e.g., references) if needed.
• Closing line: Express appreciation to the recipient for considering your application.
• Polite closing salutation: We recommend “Sincerely,” or “Best regards,”
• Your signature and contact information