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41406.01 – Recreation, sports and fitness consultants

Recreation, sports and fitness consultants provide consulting services, conduct research and develop programs and policies related to recreation, sports and physical fitness.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Sports and recreation consultant
  • Sports consultant

Core competencies

  • Learning and Teaching Strategies, and Instructing to use appropriate teaching methods that match the learning styles and needs of clients
  • Social Perceptiveness to be aware of social cues and non-verbal signals to communicate effectively with clients and address any issues promptly
  • Categorization Flexibility and Information Ordering to create customized programs and policies that fit specific demographics, such as age groups, fitness levels or types of sports
  • Problem Identification and Deductive Reasoning to tailor programs and interventions to address the unique needs of individuals or communities and to prioritize and direct resources where they are most needed
  • Concern for Others and Social orientation to show empathy and understanding to build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and communities
  • Knowledge in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness to design and implement a variety of programs and activities that cater to different interests, age groups and fitness levels in order to make activities more inclusive and appealing to a broad audience

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • 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
  • They may write proposals and public relations statements for corporations, industry and the fitness community.

Additional information

  • Mobility among recreation, sports and fitness consultants may be restricted within individual area of expertise.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (54100)
  • Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors (50012)

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