Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in Red Deer

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%