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Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness  (NOC 5254)
Outaouais Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness lead and instruct groups and individuals in recreational, sports, fitness or athletic programs. They are employed by community centres, sports and fitness clubs, outdoor centres, resorts, recreational facilities, health care facilities, correctional institutions, government departments, private businesses, tourism associations and similar establishments.

Certified personal trainer, aerobics instructor, camp counsellor, day camp leader, fitness instructor, gymnastics teacher, lifeguard, personal trainer, playground worker, recreation program leader, riding instructor, ski instructor, ski patrol, swimming instructor – sports.

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Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Plan and carry out recreational, athletic, fitness and sports activities
  • Assemble supplies and sports and game equipment
  • Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
  • Instruct groups and individuals in arts, crafts and similar activities and lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
  • Attend to clients with special needs
  • Provide lifestyle awareness information
  • Conduct therapeutic recreational or athletic activities
  • Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
  • Enforce safety rules and regulations
  • Assist with co-ordination of special events
  • Schedule activities, keep logs, maintain records and prepare reports
  • May train and supervise staff
  • May maintain and repair sports equipment.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Gatineau, Buckingham, Hull, Maniwaki, Masson-Angers, Thurso, Aylmer, Angers, Bassin-du-Lièvre, Beauchampville, Mont-Cascades

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Outlook & Prospects for Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness in Outaouais Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Provincial Employment Potential Information

The following table identifies employment conditions within Québec.

Table on the employment potential for Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness in Outaouais Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Fair 2012-10-09
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Fair 2012-10-15
Capitale-Nationale Region Fair 2012-10-15
Centre-du-Québec Region Fair 2012-11-06
Chaudière-Appalaches Region Fair 2012-11-06
Côte-Nord Region Fair 2012-12-06
Estrie Region Fair 2012-11-16
Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Fair 2013-01-16
Lanaudière Region Good 2012-11-26
Laurentides Region Good 2012-11-07
Laval Region Fair 2011-10-20
Mauricie Region Fair 2012-11-16
Montérégie Region Good 2012-10-22
Montréal Region Good 2012-11-21
Nord-du-Québec Region N/A N/A
Outaouais Region Good 2012-10-11
Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region Fair 2012-11-06
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Additional Provincial Prospects

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Labour Market Bulletins

An analysis of the local labour market and an assessment of local employment-related events.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Provincial / Territorial Labour Market News

Week of Jun 03 – Jun 07, 2013

Week of May 27 – May 31, 2013

Week of May 20 – May 24, 2013

Week of May 13 – May 17, 2013

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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