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Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors (NOC 0513)

High opportunity occupation
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About this job

Recreation, sport and fitness program and service diredtors oversee recreational, sports and fitness programs. They plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of:
  • recreational, sports and fitness programs and services
  • national or provincial sports-governing agencies
  • professional athletic teams
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Recreation director
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Recreation, sport and fitness program and service directors work for municipalities, community and private recreational and fitness organizations, sports-governing agencies and professional athletic team organizations.

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  • manager
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  • director, entertainment, sports, leisure
  • director, executive - sport governing body
  • director, physical education

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$52,770

Source: 2018 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2018 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))

Provincial hourly rate

  • High
  • Median
  • Low

Source: 2018 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2019-2029)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

  • 2019 - 2024
  • 2024 - 2029

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 1,190

  • 2019
  • 2024
  • 2029

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

 
New jobs due to economic growth:
40.0%
480 openings
 
Replacement of retiring workers:
60.0%
720 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Select a region to view regional outlook
Vancouver Island / Coast Mainland / Southwest Thompson-Okanagan Kootenay Cariboo Northeast North Coast & Nechako
Cariboo
Employment in 2019:
70
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
0.9%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
30
Kootenay
Employment in 2019:
70
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
1.0%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
30
Mainland / Southwest
Employment in 2019:
1,520
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
1.9%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
750
North Coast & Nechako
Employment in 2019:
40
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
0.5%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
10
Northeast
Employment in 2019:
20
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
2.7%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
10
Thompson-Okanagan
Employment in 2019:
280
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
1.7%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
160
Vancouver Island / Coast
Employment in 2019:
350
Average annual employment growth(%) 2019-2029:
2.2%
Expected number of job openings 2019-2029:
210

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Duties

Recreation, sport and fitness program and service directors:

  • plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of recreation, sports and fitness programs and services
  • provide technical and professional advice on recreation, sports and fitness matters
  • prepare budget estimates and develop policies and procedures to create programs
  • manage the operations of a sports-governing agency
  • organize and administer national and provincial training, coaching, officiating and other programs associated with a particular sport
  • manage operations of a professional athletic team
  • recruit professional coaches and athletes
  • direct fundraisers and arrange for sponsorships from public and private organizations
  • develop plans and negotiate business contracts

Work environment

Work in this field is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office or school.

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

1,800 workers are employed
58% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by gender

  Men
  Women

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by age group

  15 - 24 years
  25 - 44 years
  45 - 64 years
  65+ years

Source: 2016 Census

Labour force by industry

Information, Culture and Recreation:
64%
Public Administration:
10%
Educational Services:
7%
Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services:
6%
Health Care and Social Assistance:
5%
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Source: 2016 Census

Employment by region

Select your region:
Vancouver Island / Coast Mainland / Southwest Thompson-Okanagan Kootenay Cariboo Northeast North Coast & Nechako
  % employment of this occupation
  % employment of all occupations
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland / Southwest
North Coast & Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island / Coast

Source: 2016 Census

Career paths and resources

Career paths

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Additional resources

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Profile last updated:
June 23, 2019
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