Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants

About this job

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

Common 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

co-ordinator, community recreation / leisure
fitness program consultant / supervisor
leisure analyst / co-ordinator
policy analyst, recreation / fitness
recreation consultant / co-ordinator
recreationist / recreologist

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$44,256

Source: 2016 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2016 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: 2016 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2017-2027)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

2017 - 2022
2022 - 2027

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 580

2017
2022
2027

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

New jobs due to economic growth:
42.3%
250 openings

Replacement of retiring workers:
57.7%
340 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Cariboo

Employment in 2017:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

N/A

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Kootenay

Employment in 2017:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

-0.1%

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Mainland / Southwest

Employment in 2017:

920

Average annual employment growth:

1.7%

Expected number of job openings:

410

North Coast & Nechako

Employment in 2017:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

0.3%

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Northeast

Employment in 2017:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

N/A

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Thompson-Okanagan

Employment in 2017:

60

Average annual employment growth:

2.3%

Expected number of job openings:

40

Vancouver Island / Coast

Employment in 2017:

300

Average annual employment growth:

1.7%

Expected number of job openings:

130

N/A - Data not available

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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

Work environment

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

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

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

1,600 workers are employed

51% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Employment by gender

Men

Women

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Employment by age group

15 - 24 years

25 - 44 years

45 - 64 years

65+ years

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Labour force by industry

Public Administration:

44%

Health Care and Social Assistance:

19%

Information, Culture and Recreation:

13%

Other Private Services:

11%

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services:

5%

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Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Employment by region

% employment of this occupation

% employment of all occupations

Cariboo

Kootenay

Mainland / Southwest

North Coast & Nechako

Northeast

Thompson-Okanagan

Vancouver Island / Coast

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

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.

Skills

General Learning Ability
Detail-Oriented
Clerical Ability
Directive
Manual Dexterity

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Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

Human Kinetics/Kinesiology/Physical Education
Kinesiology/Physical Education/Sport
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management

Recreation Leadership Related
Sports and Fitness Administration/Management

For more information about programs offered specifically for this career, visit EducationPlannerBC.

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Career paths and resources

Career paths

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.

Additional resources

Additional resources are not currently available for this career.

Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 4167)

About this job

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

Provincial hourly rate

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2017-2027)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

Job openings

Composition of job openings

Regional outlook

Duties

Work environment

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

Employment by gender

Employment by age group

Labour force by industry

Employment by region

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

Skills

Education programs in B.C.

Related careers

Career paths and resources

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