Job prospects Sports And Leisure Leader in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 10,910 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): 22%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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