Job prospects Activities Leader - Seniors in the Southern Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Southern Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Southern region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Southern region:

• Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 60%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 18%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 9%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology