Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness – NOC : 5254

Unit Group

5254 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness

Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness lead and instruct groups and individuals in recreational, sports, fitness or athletic programs. They are employed by community centres, sports and fitness clubs, outdoor centres, resorts, recreational facilities, health care facilities, retirement homes, correctional institutions, government departments, private businesses, tourism associations and similar establishments.

Example Titles

aerobics instructor

camp counsellor

certified personal trainer

day camp leader

fitness appraiser

fitness instructor

gymnastics teacher

lifeguard

personal trainer

playground worker

recreation program leader

recreation technician

riding instructor

ski instructor

ski patrol

swimming instructor – sports

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Main duties

Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness perform some or all of the following duties:

Plan and carry out recreational, athletic, fitness and sports activities
Assemble supplies and sports and game equipment
Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
Instruct groups and individuals in arts, crafts and similar activities and lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
Attend to clients with special needs
Provide lifestyle awareness information
Conduct therapeutic recreational or athletic activities
Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
Enforce safety rules and regulations
Assist with co-ordination of special events
Schedule activities, keep logs, maintain records and prepare reports
May train and supervise staff
May maintain and repair sports equipment.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of a college program in recreation or physical education
or
extensive experience in a specific recreational or sports program activity is usually required.
Certification is usually required in a specific area of recreational, sports or fitness activity, such as ski instructor or personal trainer, or in first aid or emergency care.
Demonstrated ability in a particular recreational, sports or fitness discipline is required.
Fitness appraiser certification may be required for fitness appraisers.

Classified elsewhere

Other instructors (4216)
Recreation and sports supervisors (in 4167 Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers )
Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors (0513)