Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors

Example job titles

• director of recreation
• professional football team manager
• professional hockey team manager
• professional track and field team manager
• sports administration director - government
• sports association director
• sports federation director
• sports program director
• YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) programs director

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of recreation, sports and fitness programs and services
• Provide technical and professional advice on recreation, sports and fitness matters
• Prepare budget estimates and develop policies and procedures to implement programs
• Manage the operations of a sports governing agency
• Organize and administer national and provincial training, coaching, officiating and other programs associated with a particular sport
• Manage the operations of a professional athletic team
• Recruit professional coaches and athletes
• Direct fundraising drives and arrange for sponsorships from public and private organizations
• Develop long range plans and negotiate business contracts.

Employment requirements

• A university degree in recreology, physical education, sports administration or a related field or A college diploma in recreation management or sports administration is usually required.
• Several years of experience in an occupation related to recreation and sports administration, consulting or programming are usually required.
• Some directors of recreation may be required to have a Municipal Recreation Director's Certificate.
• Executive directors of sports governing agencies may be required to have coaching certification in a particular sport.

Approved positions by year

All work permits by year