41406 – Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers
41406 – Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers
Policy researchers, consultants and program officers in recreation, sports and fitness oversee and administer recreation, sports and fitness programs and activities, provide consulting services, conduct research and develop programs and policies related to recreation, sports and physical fitness. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, recreation, sports, fitness and health care facilities, retirement homes, community centres, sports and fitness consulting firms and organizations, or they may be self-employed.
Profile
Index of titles
Aquatic program coordinator
Arts and crafts programs coordinator
Community recreation and leisure consultant
Community recreation and leisure counsellor
Community recreation coordinator
Community recreational and leisure programs consultant
Community recreational and leisure programs counsellor
Employee fitness consultant
Employee fitness counsellor
Fitness analyst
Fitness consultant
Fitness coordinator
Fitness policy analyst
Fitness program consultant
Fitness programs supervisor
Geriatric activities coordinator
Geriatric recreational and leisure activities consultant
Geriatric recreational and leisure activities coordinator
Geriatric recreational and leisure activities counsellor
Leisure activities consultant
Leisure activities counsellor
Leisure activities program coordinator
Leisure analyst
Leisure consultant
Leisure coordinator
Leisure counsellor
Leisure policy analyst
Leisure program coordinator
Leisure services coordinator
Nautical activities coordinator
Nautical programs coordinator
Pool activities coordinator
Program supervisor - sports and leisure
Recreation analyst
Recreation and leisure programs supervisor
Recreation and leisure supervisor
Recreation consultant
Recreation coordinator
Recreation counsellor
Recreation policy analyst
Recreation programmer
Recreation services coordinator
Recreation supervisor
Recreation, sports or fitness policy analyst
Recreational activities consultant
Recreational activities coordinator
Recreational activities counsellor
Recreational activities program coordinator
Recreational programs coordinator
Recreationist - geriatrics
Recreologist
Sports activities coordinator
Sports analyst
Sports and leisure counsellor
Sports and recreation consultant
Sports and recreation counsellor
Sports consultant
Sports coordinator
Sports counsellor
Sports policy analyst
Sports program coordinator - sports and recreation
Sports program supervisor
Sports programs coordinator
Sports projects officer
Sports supervisor
Sports, recreation and leisure supervisor
Sports, recreational and leisure programs supervisor
Teen club programs coordinator
Youth recreational and leisure activities consultant
Youth recreational and leisure activities counsellor
Youth recreational and leisure activities program coordinator
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Recreation, sports and fitness consultants
Provide expert advice and consulting services to communities, corporations, institutions, sports associations, community groups, corporations, schools and other organizations in the design, development and administration of sports programs and activities
May write proposals and public relations statements for corporations, industry and the fitness community.
Recreation, sports and fitness policy analysts
Conduct research and develop government policies related to recreation, sports, fitness and athletic safety and standards.
Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors
Develop, plan and coordinate sports, fitness and recreation programs, and special sporting events.
Employment requirements
A university degree in recreation administration, sports administration, physical education, kinesiology or related discipline combined with some work experience in a related field or a college diploma in a recreation, sports or fitness program combined with some experience in a related field is required.
Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors require experience as program leaders or instructors in recreation, sports and fitness. Certification in program specialization, such as fitness or lifesaving, may also be required.
Additional information
Mobility among recreation, sports and fitness consultants may be restricted within individual area of expertise.
Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors may progress to recreation, sports and fitness management positions with experience.
Exclusions
Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (54100)
Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors (50012)
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