Recreation, sports and fitness policy consultants and program officers

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41406

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

oversee and administer recreation, sports and fitness programs and activities, provide consulting services, conduct research and develop related programs and policies.

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Policy researchers, consultants and program officers in recreation, sports and fitness oversee and administer recreation, sports and fitness programs and activities, provide consulting services, conduct research and develop programs and policies related to recreation, sports and physical fitness. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, recreation, sports, fitness and health care facilities, retirement homes, community centres, sports and fitness consulting firms and organizations, or they may be self-employed.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Recreation, sports and fitness consultants

Provide expert advice and consulting services to communities, corporations, institutions, sports associations, community groups, corporations, schools and other organizations in the design, development and administration of sports programs and activities

They may write proposals and public relations statements for corporations, industry and the fitness community.

Recreation, sports and fitness policy analysts

Conduct 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.

Also Known As

fitness policy analyst
recreation consultant
recreologist
sports analyst
sports and recreation consultant

sports consultant

sports policy analyst

sports program supervisor

Requirements

Employment Requirements

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.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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59.1%

Female

40.9%

Male

Employment by age

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0.0%

15-24

0.0%

25-34

0.0%

35-44

0.0%

45-54

0.0%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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4.3%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

21.7%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

26.1%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

47.8%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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30.4%

Public administration

21.7%

Arts, entertainment and recreation

17.4%

Health care and social assistance

30.4%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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17.40%

Northeast

13.00%

Southeast

N/A

Southwest

34.80%

Central

21.70%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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$60,000

Northeast

N/A

Southeast

N/A

Southwest

$60,000

Central

$60,000

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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