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54100.01 – Program leaders and instructors in recreation and sport

Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness lead and instruct groups and individuals in recreational, sports, fitness or athletic programs.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Camp counsellor
  • Certified personal trainer
  • Certified personal trainer
  • Recreation program leader

Core competencies

  • Learning and Teaching Strategies, and Instructing to plan, adapt and communicate clearly by using diverse teaching methods, such as demonstrations, guided practice and feedback, in order to engage participants, ensure safety and support skill development
  • Social Perceptiveness to accurately read group dynamics and recognize participants' emotions and reactions, adjusting activities and instructions to foster a supportive, engaging and inclusive environment
  • Stamina to keep up with the pace and intensity of long periods of physical activity when leading fitness classes, coaching sports teams or participating in recreational activities without becoming fatigued
  • Gross Body Coordination to demonstrate, adapt, and instruct complex physical movements, ensuring precision, safety, and effective skill development for participants in various recreational and sports activities
  • Concern for Others and Social orientation to demonstrate empathy, foster inclusivity and actively create a positive, supportive community that encourages collaboration and engagement among participants in recreation and programs
  • Knowledge in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness to understand activity planning, basic fitness principles and safety protocols to support recreational tasks and lead fitness sessions effectively

Main duties

This group performs 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 coordination of special events
  • Schedule activities, keep logs, maintain records and prepare reports
  • May train and supervise staff
  • May maintain and repair sports equipment.

Additional information

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Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Other instructors (43109)
  • Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors (50012)
  • Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors (41406.03)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

54 – Support occupations in sport

Sub-major group

541 – Support occupations in sport

Minor group

5410 – Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness

Unit group

54100 – Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness

Occupational profile

54100.01 – Program leaders and instructors in recreation and sport

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