50012 - Recreation, Sports, and Fitness Program and Service Directors

Recreation, Sports, and Fitness Program and Service Directors are in high demand throughout Canada’s Art, Culture, Recreation, and Sport sectors. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. Many job opportunities will be available for Recreation, Sports, and Fitness Program and Service Directors in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has also resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Recreation, Sports, and Fitness Program and Service Directors that can range from $39,900 to $148,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Recreation, Sports, and Fitness Program and Service Directors Jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in popular employment areas including municipalities, community and private recreational and fitness organizations, sports governing agencies, and professional athletic team organizations. Professionals have numerous opportunities to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Recreation, Sports, and Fitness Program and Service Directors in Canada.

Recreation, Sports, and Fitness Program and Service Directors in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Recreation, Sports, and Fitness Program and Service Directors pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

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Example Titles

• Director of recreation
• Professional football team manager
• Professional hockey team manager
• Professional track and field team manager
• Sports administration director - government
• Sports association director
• Sports federation director
• Sports program director
• Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) programs director

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• 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 implement 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 the operations of a professional athletic team.
• Recruit professional coaches and athletes.
• Direct fundraising drives and arrange for sponsorships from public and private organizations.
• Develop long-range plans and negotiate business contracts.

Employment Requirements

• 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.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 50012

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Recreation, Sports, and Fitness Program and Service Directors are expected to total 8,600, while 8,700 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Recreation, Sports, and Fitness Program and Service Director Jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 50012.