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Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness  (NOC 5254)
Windsor-Sarnia Region
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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

Chatham, Windsor, Sarnia, Amherstburg, Belle River, Forest, Kingsville, Lakeshore, Leamington, Petrolia, St. Clair Beach, Tecumseh, Blenheim, Dresden, Ridgetown, Stoney Point, Tilbury, Wallaceburg

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Jobs for Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness in Windsor-Sarnia Region

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There are 6 job postings in Windsor-Sarnia Region.

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Date Posted Job Title Employer Location Source
2013-05-17 Camp counsellor (- Junior position) Essex Youth Centre
  • Windsor
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2013-05-17 Camp counsellor (- Junior position) Essex Youth Centre
  • Windsor
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2013-05-13 Day camp counsellor - recreation (Education Assistant & Visitor Guide) The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation
  • Leamington
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2013-05-10 Day camp counsellor - recreation (Counsellor-in-Training) Royal City Soccer Club
  • Sarnia
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2013-05-01 Camp leader (Team Leader) St. Clair College Employment Centre
  • Windsor
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2013-05-01 Camp leader (Youth) St. Clair College Employment Centre
  • Windsor
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