Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors

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, 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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director, entertainment, sports, leisure
director, executive - sport governing body

director, physical education
director, sport federation
manager

manager, professional team / amateur sport

bingo hall manager
casino operations manager
cruise ship director
director, entertainment, sports, leisure
director, executive - sport governing body
director, physical education

director, sport federation
manager
manager, professional team / amateur sport

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$54,285

Source: 2017 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2017 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: 2017 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2018-2028)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

2018 - 2023
2023 - 2028

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 1,000

2018
2023
2028

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

New jobs due to economic growth:
34.0%
340 openings

Replacement of retiring workers:
66.0%
660 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Cariboo

Employment in 2018:

60

Average annual employment growth:

0.3%

Expected number of job openings:

20

Kootenay

Employment in 2018:

80

Average annual employment growth:

0.6%

Expected number of job openings:

30

Mainland / Southwest

Employment in 2018:

1,510

Average annual employment growth:

1.3%

Expected number of job openings:

580

North Coast & Nechako

Employment in 2018:

40

Average annual employment growth:

1.8%

Expected number of job openings:

20

Northeast

Employment in 2018:

20

Average annual employment growth:

1.7%

Expected number of job openings:

10

Thompson-Okanagan

Employment in 2018:

300

Average annual employment growth:

1.1%

Expected number of job openings:

140

Vancouver Island / Coast

Employment in 2018:

350

Average annual employment growth:

2.2%

Expected number of job openings:

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

% employment of this occupation

% employment of all occupations

Cariboo

Kootenay

Mainland / Southwest

North Coast & Nechako

Northeast

Thompson-Okanagan

Vancouver Island / Coast

Source: 2016 Census

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

A university degree in recreology, physical education, sports administration or a related field or A college diploma in recreation management or sports administration is usually required.
Several years of experience in an occupation related to recreation and sports administration, consulting or programming are usually required.
Some directors of recreation may be required to have a Municipal Recreation Director's Certificate.
Executive directors of sports governing agencies may be required to have coaching certification in a particular sport.

Skills

Innovative
Social
Directive
Verbal & Written Comprehension

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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
Rehabilitation/Therapeutic Services
Sports and Fitness Administration/Management

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Career paths and resources

Career paths

At this time, career path information is not available for this occupation.

Additional resources

Additional resources are not currently available for this career.

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

About this job

Recreation director

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

Provincial hourly rate

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2018-2028)

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.

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Career paths and resources

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