Overview
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.
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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$40,106
$80,212
$156,420
Job openings
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Education and training
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.
Certification requirements
Optional: The following certification are optional to practice as Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors in B.C.
- Membership with the BC Recreation and Parks Association - Recreation Service Directors
Membership with the BC Recreation and Parks Association - Recreation Service Directors
To work as a recreation, sports, or fitness program and service director, you may choose to become a member of the B.C. Recreation and Parks Association. Membership can be accessed through an employer or individually.
Employment in this career may require several years of related work experience.
Work Experience
Work experience required
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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