Occupations in the Sports & Recreation Industry
During the years 2021-2031, immigrants to BC are projected to fill 35 per cent of all additions to the labour supply in the province.
Sports & Recreation: Occupations in Demand across all BC regions:
Sports & Recreation: Occupations in Demand across all BC regions:
| Occupation | Job Openings 2021-2031 |
|---|---|
| Athletes, NOC 5251 | 230 |
| Coaches, NOC 5252 | 1240 |
| Sports Officials & Referees, NOC 5253 | 310 |
| Program Leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness**, NOC 5254 **ranked in the High Opportunity Occupations in BC |
8460 |
| Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors, NOC 0513 **ranked in High Opportunity Occupations in BC |
1390 |
Employment Outlook
Employment Outlook
For the period, 2021-3031, the largest employment growth in the sports and recreation industry will be for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 5254). BC is forecast to have 4.0% expected annual demand growth rate from 2021-2026 and 1.4% from 2026-2031, with 3,480 Job openings.
Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 5254)
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Other careers in sports and recreation industry follow with lower growth for the period 2021-2031
Coaches: 1240 job openings
Athletes: 240 job openings
Sports officials & referees: 290
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