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
$52,211 median annual incomeHigh school
$30,117 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$41,853 median annual incomeApprenticeship
N/AMaster
N/ACompared to: All Management
Bachelor
$71,875 median annual incomeHigh school
$42,294 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$50,256 median annual incomeMaster
$93,261 median annual incomeApprenticeship
$44,396 median annual incomeEducation & training
Business administration and management - General
This program may be offered at the college, trades, or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. These programs include courses in management theory, human resources management and behaviour, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
Institutions providing this program
800 Sackville Drive
Lower Sackville, NS B4E 1R8
(902) 463-6700
6960 Mumford Road, Suite 155-1st Floor Mumford Professional Centre
Halifax, NS B3L 4P1
(902) 455-3395
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
166 Bedford Highway
Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
(902) 457-6117
Siège Social: 1695, Route 1
Pointe-de-l'Église, NS B0W 1M0
(902) 769-2114
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
(902) 867-2219
923 Robie Street
Halifax, NS B3H 3C3
(902) 420-5400
PO Box 5300 1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1P 6L2
(888) 959-9995
50 Elliott Road
Middleton, NS B0S 1M0
(902) 825-3491
PO Box 550, 1 Main Street
Springhill, NS B0M 1X0
(902) 597-3737
372 Pleasant Street
Yarmouth, NS B5A 2L2
(902) 742-3501
236 Belcher Street
Kentville, NS B4N 0A6
(902) 678-7341
75 High Street
Bridgewater, NS B4V 1V8
(902) 543-4608
PO Box 820, 39 Acadia Avenue
Stellarton, NS B0K 1S0
(902) 752-2002
226 Reeves Street
Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2A2
(902) 625-2380
PO Box 1042, 1240 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1P 6J7
(902) 563-2450
36 Arthur Street
Truro, NS B2N 1X5
(902) 893-5385
80 Mawiomi Place
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 0A5
(902) 491-1100
Unit 37, 115 Chain Lake Drive
Halifax, NS B3S 1B3
(877) 491-6774
Business administration, management and operations - Other
This program may be offered at the college, trades, or university level.This instructional program class includes any program not listed above that relates to Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Organizational leadership
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that focuses on leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, non-profit, or educational setting. These programs include courses in organizational planning, dynamics of leadership, finance, team building, conflict resolution and mediation, communication and other management skills.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
166 Bedford Highway
Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
(902) 457-6117
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
(902) 867-2219
Unit 37, 115 Chain Lake Drive
Halifax, NS B3S 1B3
(877) 491-6774
Parks, recreation and leisure facilities management
This program may be offered at the college, trades, or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that prepares individuals to develop and manage park facilities and other indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. These programs include courses in supervising support personnel, health and safety standards, public relations, and basic business and marketing principles.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
Physical education teaching and coaching
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.
Institutions providing this program
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
(902) 867-2219
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