Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in Northeast

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%