Occupational Profiles

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
 

Program leaders and instructors in recreation and sport

• 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 coordination of special events
• Schedule activities, keep logs, maintain records and prepare reports
• May train and supervise staff
• May maintain and repair sports equipment.

Fitness appraisers

• Assess individual's physical fitness through fitness tests and assessments and design fitness programs based on results
• Provide information to the public and individuals on lifestyle and methods to improve and maintain physical fitness and weight
• Measure and record individuals' bodily proportions, weight and body mass index
• Handle equipment to conduct fitness tests and assessments and deliver exercise programs.

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of a college program in recreation or physical education or extensive experience in a specific recreational or sports program activity is usually required.
• Certification is usually required in a specific area of recreational, sports or fitness activity, such as ski instructor or personal trainer, or in first aid or emergency care.
• Demonstrated ability in a particular recreational, sports or fitness discipline is required.
• Fitness appraiser certification may be required for fitness appraisers.