Job prospects White-water Rafting Instructor in the Southwest 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 Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

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

• Approximately 200 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): 56%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology