Job outlooks for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness

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certified personal trainer (54100)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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Newfoundland and LabradorModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
Many potential employers are non-profit organizations. As a result, employment opportunities may be affected by the availability of funding. This occupation is highly seasonal and provides employment opportunities for students during the summer months, especially for lifeguards and camp counsellors.
Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Approximately 1,950 people work in this occupation.
- Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
  Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 64%
  Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 16%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 41% compared to 83% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 59% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 30% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness work all year, while 70% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 30 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
- 16% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 42% compared to 51% for all occupations
  
  Women: 57% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: 24% compared to 11% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 27% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 23% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 14% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
  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 Avalon Peninsula region:
  - Approximately 1,240 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): 56%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 28%
- Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 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.
  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 South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
  - 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): 57%
    Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 22%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
- South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 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.
  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 South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
  - Approximately 130 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): 57%
    Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 22%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
- West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 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.
  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 West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:
  - Approximately 170 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): 67%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 26%
Prince Edward IslandModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many 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.
The demand for workers in this field is expected to be supported by continued population growth over the forecast period. The K-12 student population in the province has been increasing in recent years due in large part to immigration and this should continue to support employment opportunities for this occupation. However, the announcement by the federal government to reduce immigration targets will mean a slowdown in population growth and although the impact of this policy is uncertain at this time, it could have some affect on employment prospects over the medium term.
Many potential employers are non-profit organizations and therefore, employment opportunities may be affected by the availability of government funding. This occupation is highly seasonal and provides employment opportunities for students during the summer months, especially for lifeguards and camp counsellors.
Employers in some rural regions may find it more difficult to attract local workers during seasonal peaks. Demand for labour in this field also results from a high turnover rate due to student workers going back to school or leaving for other fields.
Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 450 people work in this occupation.
- Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
  Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 71%
  Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 15%
  Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 56% compared to 84% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 44% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 28% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness work all year, while 71% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 30 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- 28% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 49% compared to 51% for all occupations
  
  Women: 51% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: 20% compared to 11% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 28% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 25% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Nova ScotiaGood
The employment outlook will be Good for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 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 small 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.
Public interest in fitness and health should continue to create a demand for these types of positions although there is some dependency on government funding for facilities, programs, and staffing. Job opportunities are often part-time or seasonal, lower-paying, and filled by students during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 3,600 people work in this occupation.
- Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
  Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 60%
  Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 10%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 40% compared to 82% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 60% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 20% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness work all year, while 80% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 29 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 16% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 37% compared to 51% for all occupations
  
  Women: 63% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: 26% compared to 10% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 27% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 20% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Annapolis Valley Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 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 small 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 Annapolis Valley region:
  - Approximately 210 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): 68%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
    Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%
- Cape Breton Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 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 small 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 Cape Breton region:
  - Approximately 160 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): 75%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
    Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
- Halifax Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 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 small 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 Halifax region:
  - Approximately 2,400 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): 55%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 25%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
- North Shore Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 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 small 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 North Shore region:
  - Approximately 230 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): 55%
    Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 17%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
- Southern Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 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 small 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): 37%
    Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 30%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
New BrunswickModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.
- Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
  Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 57%
  Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 7%
  Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 7%
  Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 6%
  Universities (NAICS 6113): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 42% compared to 84% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 57% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 26% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness work all year, while 74% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 29 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 14% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 39% compared to 52% for all occupations
  
  Women: 61% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: 28% compared to 11% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 30% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 23% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 16% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Campbellton–Miramichi Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2025-2027 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 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:
  - Approximately 170 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): 40%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 23%
    Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 12%
    Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%
- Edmundston–Woodstock Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 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 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:
  - Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 46%
    Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 37%
    Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 9%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%
- Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 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.
  - Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
  - Approximately 500 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): 49%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
    Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 14%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
    Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 7%
- Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 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.
  - Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
  - Approximately 590 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): 48%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
    Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 9%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
    Social assistance (NAICS 624): 6%
- Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 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.
  - Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
  - Approximately 310 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): 67%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
    Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 7%
QuebecLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in Quebec:
- Approximately 30,900 people work in this occupation.
- Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
  Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 53%
  Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 10%
  Social assistance (NAICS 624): 6%
  Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 44% compared to 82% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 56% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 25% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness work all year, while 75% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 29 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 18% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 41% compared to 52% for all occupations
  
  Women: 59% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: 20% compared to 12% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 19% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 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 Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
  - Approximately 220 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): 42%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
- Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 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 Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
  - Approximately 270 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): 28%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 28%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 17%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%
- Capitale-Nationale Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Capitale-Nationale region:
  - Approximately 3,730 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): 45%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
- Centre-du-Québec Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Centre-du-Québec region:
  - Approximately 310 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): 55%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 23%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%
- Chaudière-Appalaches Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
  - Approximately 1,640 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): 32%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 28%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 15%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%
- Côte-Nord Region Very limited
  The employment outlook will be Very limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are several 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 Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
  - Approximately 370 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): 10%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
- Estrie Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Estrie region:
  - Approximately 580 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): 42%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 24%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
    Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Very limited
  The employment outlook will be Very limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 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 several 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 Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:
  - Approximately 180 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): 27%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 24%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 21%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
    Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
- Lanaudière Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Lanaudière region:
  - Approximately 790 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): 52%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 21%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%
- Laurentides Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Laurentides region:
  - Approximately 1,840 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): 57%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
    Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%
- Laval Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:
  - Approximately 8,460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Mauricie Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Mauricie region:
  - Approximately 410 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): 36%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 24%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
    Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
- Montréal Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
  - Approximately 8,460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Montérégie Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Montérégie region:
  - Approximately 5,950 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): 55%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
- Nord-du-Québec Region Very limited
  The employment outlook will be Very limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are several 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 Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
  - 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): 10%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
- Outaouais Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 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 Outaouais region:
  - Approximately 670 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): 49%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 23%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 5%
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Limited
  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 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  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): 47%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 7%
OntarioLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in Ontario:
- Approximately 59,450 people work in this occupation.
- Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
  Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 57%
  Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 16%
  Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 40% compared to 81% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 60% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 24% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness work all year, while 76% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 28 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 31% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 42% compared to 52% for all occupations
  
  Women: 57% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: 17% compared to 9% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 25% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 24% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
  - Approximately 5,810 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): 55%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
- Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
  - Approximately 1,590 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): 48%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 20%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
- Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
  - Approximately 4,750 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): 54%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
- London Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the London region:
  - Approximately 2,870 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): 59%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
- Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
  - Approximately 830 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): 44%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 24%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 18%
- Northeast Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Northeast region:
  - Approximately 1,700 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): 44%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 23%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
- Northwest Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Northwest region:
  - Approximately 350 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): 47%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
- Ottawa Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Ottawa region:
  - Approximately 6,190 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): 56%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
- Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
  - Approximately 500 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): 24%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
- Toronto Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Toronto region:
  - Approximately 31,460 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): 53%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%
- Windsor-Sarnia Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
  - Approximately 2,030 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): 57%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
ManitobaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by the province's growing and aging population.
- Health and wellness are trending strongly with a focus on exercise to prevent health issues and fitness leisure activities for retired people.
- Key trends are technology integration (virtual training programs), activities with animals, diversity and inclusion, and digital marketing.
- This occupation tends to have high employee turnover.
- Jobs are concentrated in the Winnipeg, Southeast, Parklands and North regions. The North has been significantly impacted by summer wildfires, which has limited work opportunities.
Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in Manitoba:
- Approximately 3,900 people work in this occupation.
- Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
  Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 55%
  Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 17%
  Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 9%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 41% compared to 81% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 59% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 30% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness work all year, while 70% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 31 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 23% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 40% compared to 53% for all occupations
  
  Women: 60% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 42% compared to 31% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 20% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Interlake Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Interlake region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
  - Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Interlake region:
  - Approximately 170 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): 64%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%
- North Central Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the North Central region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
  - Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the North Central region:
  - 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): 41%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 36%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
- North Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the North region for the 2025-2027 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 several 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the North region:
  - 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): 47%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 19%
    Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 18%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
- Parklands Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Parklands region for the 2025-2027 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 several 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Parklands region:
  - Approximately 160 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): 47%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 19%
    Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 18%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
- South Central Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the South Central region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
  - Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the South Central region:
  - Approximately 170 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): 41%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 36%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
- Southeast Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
  - Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Southeast region:
  - Approximately 190 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): 47%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 23%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 21%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
- Southwest Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
  - Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
  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): 63%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
- Winnipeg Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
  - Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Winnipeg region:
  - Approximately 2,620 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): 55%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 21%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
SaskatchewanModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
- Recent federal government cuts and caps on immigration levels for the period 2025-2027 is slowing Saskatchewan's international net migration-driven population growth and may soften the population-driven demand for services offered by this occupation.
- Subdued consumer confidence, slower population growth and weaker income growth is expected to decelerate household consumption as hiring activity also softens. Discretionary spending on services such as recreation may not be strong enough to support a strong job outlook.
- Many potential employers are non-profit organizations. As a result, employment opportunities may be affected by the availability of funding.
Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 3,950 people work in this occupation.
- Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
  Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 56%
  Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 14%
  Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 38% compared to 81% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 62% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 33% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness work all year, while 67% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 34 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 22% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 33% compared to 53% for all occupations
  
  Women: 67% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: 20% compared to 11% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 33% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 15% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 18% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Northern Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Northern region:
  - Approximately 620 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): 54%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 26%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
- Prince Albert Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Prince Albert region:
  - Approximately 620 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): 54%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 26%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
- Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
  - Approximately 950 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): 55%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
- Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
  - Approximately 1,790 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): 61%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
- Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate 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 Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:
  - Approximately 210 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%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%
    Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%
- Yorkton–Melville Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2025-2027 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 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 Yorkton - Melville region:
  - Approximately 110 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): 66%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 26%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
AlbertaLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in Alberta 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 Alberta:
- Approximately 18,050 people work in this occupation.
- Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
  Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 60%
  Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 18%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 42% compared to 80% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 57% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 24% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness work all year, while 76% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 30 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 30% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 41% compared to 53% for all occupations
  
  Women: 59% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: 11% compared to 10% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 28% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 21% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
  - 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): 49%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
    Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 5%
- Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House 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 Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
  - Approximately 850 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): 49%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
    Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 5%
- Calgary Region 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%
- Camrose–Drumheller Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Camrose - Drumheller 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 Camrose - Drumheller region:
  - Approximately 340 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%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 31%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
- Edmonton Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Edmonton 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 Edmonton region:
  - Approximately 6,190 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): 63%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
- Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
  - Approximately 520 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): 54%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 26%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
    Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%
- Red Deer Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Red Deer 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 Red Deer region:
  - Approximately 430 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): 49%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 25%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
- Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - 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 Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
  - Approximately 250 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): 74%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%
British ColumbiaLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
Many potential employers are non-profit organizations.

As a result, employment opportunities may be affected by the availability of funding.
Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in British Columbia:
- Approximately 23,400 people work in this occupation.
- Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
  Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 59%
  Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 20%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 39% compared to 78% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 61% compared to 22% for all occupations
- 30% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness work all year, while 70% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 32 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 32% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 40% compared to 52% for all occupations
  
  Women: 60% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: 11% compared to 8% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 28% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Cariboo Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 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 Cariboo region:
  - Approximately 310 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): 49%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 20%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
- Kootenay Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 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 Kootenay region:
  - Approximately 580 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): 49%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
    Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%
- Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
  - Approximately 14,970 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): 55%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 23%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
- Nechako Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Nechako region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Nechako region:
  - 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): 81%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
- North Coast Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the North Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the North Coast region:
  - Approximately 260 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): 81%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
- Northeast Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Northeast 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Northeast region:
  - Approximately 160 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): 68%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
    Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
- Thompson–Okanagan Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  - Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
  - Approximately 2,080 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): 54%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 22%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
- Vancouver Island and Coast Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
  - Approximately 4,780 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): 15%
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
Yukon TerritoryLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in Yukon for the 2025-2027 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.
Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in Yukon:
- 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:
  Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 65%
  Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
  Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 8%
  Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 50% compared to 84% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 50% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 39% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness work all year, while 61% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- 21% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 46% compared to 49% for all occupations
  
  Women: 54% compared to 51% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: 28% compared to 11% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 47% compared to 25% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: n/a
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations
Northwest TerritoriesModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
Here are some key facts about program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in Northwest Territories:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
  Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 65%
  Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
  Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 8%
  Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 60% compared to 88% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 40% compared to 12% for all occupations
- 30% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness work all year, while 70% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 32 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 50% compared to 52% for all occupations
  
  Women: 50% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: 43% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 26% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 9% for all occupations
NunavutLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 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 several 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 Nunavut:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
  Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 65%
  Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
  Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 8%
  Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 33% compared to 87% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 67% compared to 13% for all occupations
- 67% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 32 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 43% compared to 51% for all occupations
  
  Women: 56% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: 69% compared to 37% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
  
  bachelor's degree: n/a
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

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