0513-NOC

Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers

(NOC 4167)
Annual Earnings
$54,997
Typical Education Background
Degree
Job Openings
(2022-2032)
670

Career Overview

People in this occupation:

  • Oversee and manage recreation, sports and fitness programs and activities
  • Offer consultation, do research and develop programs and policies related to recreation, sports and physical fitness
  • Work for federal, provincial and municipal governments, recreation, sports, fitness and health-care facilities, retirement homes, community centres, sports and fitness consulting firms and organizations
  • May be self-employed

Duties

Exercise therapists:

  • Give fitness tests and assessments, and design, develop and deliver rehabilitative exercise programs in occupational and related health settings

Fitness appraisers:

  • Give fitness tests and assessments, and design, develop and deliver fitness counselling

Fitness consultants:

  • Offer expert advice and consulting services to community groups, corporations, schools and other organizations in the design and development of fitness programs and activities
  • May write proposals and press statements for corporations, industry and the fitness community

Kinesiologists:

  • Run fitness and human movement tests and assessments
  • Design and set up programs to maintain, rehabilitate or enhance movement and performance in the areas of sports, recreation, work and exercise

Recreation and sports program consultants

  • Offer expert advice and consulting service to communities, corporations, institutions and other organizations in the design and development of recreation programs and activities

Recreation, sports and fitness policy analysts:

  • Do research and develop government policies related to recreation, sports, fitness and athletic safety and standards

Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors:

  • Develop, plan and coordinate sports, fitness and recreation programs, and special sporting events

Earnings

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Annual Earnings

$54,997

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$45.05/hr
Median$26.37/hr
Low$16.50/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2022 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

1,600

% Employed Full Time

54%
Source: 2016 Census

Work takes place in a conventional indoor office, fitness or recreational setting.

Career Pathways

Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors may progress to recreation, sports and fitness management positions with experience.

Movement among recreation, sports and fitness consultants may be restricted within individual area of expertise.

Occupational Interests

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Enterprising
Enterprising
Conventional
Conventional

Job Titles

Co-ordinator, community recreation / leisure
Fitness program consultant / supervisor
Leisure analyst / co-ordinator
Policy analyst, recreation / fitness
Recreation consultant / co-ordinator
Recreationist / recreologist

Education, Training and Skills

  • A university degree in recreation administration, sports administration, physical education, kinesiology or related discipline combined with some work experience in a related field
    or
    a college diploma in a recreation, sports or fitness program combined with some experience in a related field is required.
  • Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors require experience as program leaders or instructors in recreation, sports and fitness. Certification in program specialization, such as fitness or lifesaving, may also be required.

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Human Kinetics/Kinesiology/Physical Education
  • Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management
  • Recreation Leadership Related
  • Sports and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Kinesiology/Physical Education/Sport
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Skills

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

70%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

69%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

69%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

67%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

66%
Judgment and Decision-Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

64%
Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

63%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

58%
Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

56%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

56%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

1,600
Source: 2016 Census

Employment by Region

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Region Employment (2022) % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 40 1.5%
Kootenay 60 4.3%
Mainland/Southwest 1,140 61.5%
North Coast and Nechako 30 1.5%
Northeast N/A 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 190 8.3%
Vancouver Island/Coast 410 22.8%
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2022-2032)

670
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2022-2032)

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Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 0 0.0%
Kootenay 0 0.0%
Mainland/Southwest 400 1.7%
North Coast and Nechako 0 2.9%
Northeast N/A N/A
Thompson-Okanagan 100 1.9%
Vancouver Island/Coast 200 2.0%
N/A: Data is not available for this region.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2022-2032)
Public Administration49,200
Information, Culture and Recreation57,300
Health Care and Social Assistance149,700
Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services46,100
Educational Services64,500
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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