Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in Camrose - Drumheller

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%