Job prospects Chess Instructor in the Calgary Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness" in the Calgary Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 25, 2025. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Calgary Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.
  • Population growth should improve the demand for this occupation. However, employment remains sensitive to the discretionary spending of consumers, which is dependent on economic conditions. 
  • However, with aging infrastructure and community development the construction and renovation of recreational facilities will meet growing demand. 

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

  • Approximately 8,630 people work in this occupation.
  • 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%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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