Recreation, sports and fitness program directors

NOC

50012

- Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors

manage and evaluate the operations of recreational, sports and fitness programs, national or provincial sports governing agencies and professional athletic teams.

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Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of comprehensive recreational, sports and fitness programs and services, national or provincial sports governing agencies and professional athletic teams. They are employed by municipalities, community and private recreational and fitness organizations, sports governing agencies and professional athletic team organizations.

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.

Also Known As

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

YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) programs director

Requirements

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.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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47.9%

Female

52.1%

Male

Employment by age

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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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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

24.5%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

44.9%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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55.1%

Arts, entertainment and recreation

12.2%

Health care and social assistance

8.2%

Educational services

24.5%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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6.30%

Northeast

31.30%

Southeast

20.80%

Southwest

27.10%

Central

14.60%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Northeast

$76,000

Southeast

$68,000

Southwest

$60,000

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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