Job prospects Fitness Leader - Aquatic Fitness in the Red Deer Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Red Deer Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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

Higher for longer than expected inflation will result is less disposable income for consumers and may reduce the demand for in-person program leaders and recreation, sport and fitness instructors. 

Additionally, virtual or online services expanded significantly through the pandemic, allowing people to access similar services from the comfort of their homes.

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): 47%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 28%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology