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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.
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Example titles
- Fitness policy analyst
- Recreation consultant
- Recreologist
- Sports analyst
- Sports and recreation consultant
- Sports consultant
- Sports policy analyst
- Sports program supervisor
Inclusions
- Fitness consultant
- Fitness 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
Breakdown summary
- Broad occupational category
- 4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
- TEER
- 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
- Major group
- 41 – Professional occupations in law, education, social, community and government services
- Sub-major group
- 414 – Professional occupations in government services
- Minor group
- 4140 – Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers
- Version
- NOC 2021 Version 1.0