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5254 Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness

Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness lead and instruct groups and individuals in recreational, sports, fitness or athletic programs. They are employed by community centres, sports and fitness clubs, outdoor centres, resorts, recreational facilities, health care facilities, correctional institutions, government departments, private businesses, tourism associations and similar establishments.

Example Titles

Certified personal trainer
aerobics instructor
camp counsellor
day camp leader
fitness instructor
gymnastics teacher
lifeguard
personal trainer
playground worker
recreation program leader
riding instructor
ski instructor
ski patrol
swimming instructor – sports

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Main duties

Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness perform 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 co-ordination of special events
• Schedule activities, keep logs, maintain records and prepare reports
• May train and supervise staff
• May maintain and repair sports equipment.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.

• Completion of a college program in recreation or physical education or extensive experience in a specific recreational or sports program activity is usually required.

• Certification is usually required in a specific area of recreational, sports or fitness activity, such as ski instructor or personal trainer, or in first aid or emergency care.

• Demonstrated ability in a particular recreational, sports or fitness discipline is required.

Classified elsewhere

• Other Instructors (4216)
• Recreation and sports supervisors (in 4167 Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program Supervisors and Consultants)
• Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program and Service Directors (0513)