Recreation and Sports Managers

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+8.61%
 

What do Recreation and Sports Managers do?

Managers in recreation and sport plan and direct the activities, projects, and operations of recreational facilities and sports programs/services. They also manage professional athletic teams, and national/provincial/territorial sports agencies.

How to become: Recreation and Sports Managers

In general, you need an advanced university degree and several years' experience in your profession, field or industry. In some instances, you may substitute appropriate work experience for educational qualifications. Some may need supervisory experience.

To be a recreation and sports manager, you need a university degree in recreology, physical education, sports administration or a related field, or a college diploma in recreation or sports administration. You may need certification in an area such as coaching.

Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 1 in 10 has a graduate degree.

Where to study for a career as: Recreation and Sports Managers

Capilano University
North Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Outdoor Recreation Management Diploma; Co-op
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University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales, GB

Related Program(s):
Football Coaching, Development and Administration Bachelor; Honours
Sports Business and Management Bachelor; Honours
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Bangor University
Bangor, Wales, GB

Related Program(s):
Adventure Sport Science (BSc) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma
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York University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Sport Administration Certificate
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Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Sport Administration Diploma
Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma; University Transfer
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Recreation and Sports Managers make?

Low:
$41,600
Average:
$78,000
High:
$128,960

Job openings for Recreation and Sports Managers

Job Seekers:
6,000
Job Openings:
6,000