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Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness  (NOC 5254)
Lower Mainland - Southwest 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

Abbotsford, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, Chilliwack, Langley, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, White Rock, Gibsons, Mission, Aldergrove, Brunswick Beach, Crescent, Crescent Beach, Cultus Lake, Elgin, Fort Langley, Grandview, Lions Bay, McMillan Island, Ocean Park, South Surrey, Sunnyside, Willoughby

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Jobs for Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness in Lower Mainland - Southwest Region

Job opportunities from Job Bank and contributing job sites are updated daily.

There are 10 job postings in Lower Mainland - Southwest Region.

Table of job opportunities for your chosen occupation at the regional level.
Date Posted Job Title Employer Location Source
2013-05-24 recreation program leader Talentcor
  • Richmond
 Monster Monster
2013-05-23 recreation program leader TALENTCOR
  • Richmond
 Workopolis Workopolis
2013-05-22 sports instructor Whistler Blackcomb Employment Corp
  • Whistler
 WorkBC BCJobs
2013-05-21 day camp leader Ray-Cam Centre
  • Vancouver
 WorkBC BCJobs
2013-05-17 day camp leader Sunfest Daycamp
  • Burnaby
 WorkBC BCJobs
2013-05-16 lifeguard, pool Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa
  • Chilliwack
 WorkBC BCJobs
2013-05-14 activities leader - activities for older adults Fair Haven United Church Homes
  • Vancouver
 WorkBC BCJobs
2013-05-10 camp counsellor Royal Soccer Club
  • Burnaby
 WorkBC BCJobs
2013-03-19 camp leader Celina
  • Vancouver
 WorkBC BCJobs
2012-12-21 instructor, karate Kingsway Shito-Ryu Karatedo-Do
  • Vancouver
 WorkBC BCJobs
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