Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program and Services Directors
(NOC 0513)
in All ManagementRecreation, sports and fitness program and service directors plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of recreation, sports and fitness programs and services, national or provincial sports governing agencies and professional athletic teams. They work for cities and towns, community and private recreation and fitness organizations, sports governing agencies and professional athletic team organizations.
Job Outlook
Average
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Compared to: All Management
The employment outlook over the next few years for this occupational group is “average”, which indicates the chances of a qualified individual finding work is comparable to the average for all occupations in Nova Scotia. This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. The number employed in this occupation is expected to decline moderately over the next few years, which will likely limit the number of new opportunities available. With a large percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program, and Service Directors most commonly work full-time hours.
The median employment income for 69% of Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program, and Service Directors who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $49,989. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
$20.00
Minimum$25.48
Median$57.42
MaximumAnnual Pay
$12,979
Minimum$45,470
Median$72,706
MaximumCompared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$16.70
Minimum$45.17
Median$58.17
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,632
Minimum$55,002
Median$124,014
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of recreation, sports and fitness programs and services, national or provincial sports governing agencies and professional athletic teams. They work for cities and towns, community and private recreation and fitness organizations, sports governing agencies and professional athletic team organizations.
Job duties
Managers in this group: Manage the operations of recreation, sports and fitness programs and services.
- Give 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 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.
Sample job titles
- amateur sport manager
- bingo hall manager
- casino operations manager
- cruise ship director
- director of recreation
- fitness centre manager
- fitness programs director
- physical education programs director
- professional hockey team manager
- professional sports team manager
- recreation administrator
- recreation director
- sports association director
- YMCA general director
Skills
You need good organizational and managerial skills. An ability to work under pressure is important. You must be decisive. You need to work well with others. Effective spoken and written communication skills are important.
Job requirements
- A university degree in recreation, physical education, sports administration or a related field or a college diploma in recreation management or sports administration.
- Several years of experience in an job related to recreation and sports administration, consulting or programming are usually required.
- Some directors of recreation may need to have a Municipal Recreation Director's Certificate.
- Executive directors of sports governing agencies may need to have coaching certification in a specific sport.
Other considerations
None
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Management
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Southern
Cape Breton
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Health care and social assistance
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
65+
Compared to: All Management
45-54
35-44
55-64
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
Bachelor
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N/AMaster
N/ACompared to: All Management
Bachelor
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$42,294 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$50,256 median annual incomeMaster
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