Job prospects Instructor, Sports in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 380 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): 38%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 21%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 19%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology