Recreation and Sports Managers

(NOC 513)
+8.61%
 

Requirement

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.

Degrees Associated with This Career

Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor

Degree Modifier

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Useful Experience/Skills

Leadership
Business management
Entrepreneurship skills
Communication skills

Useful Secondary School Subjects

English (Communication)
Business
Computer-related courses

Lakehead University - Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism Bachelor; Honours
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Recreation, Sport and Tourism Bachelor
Forest Business Management Bachelor
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Capilano University
North Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Outdoor Recreation Management Diploma Diploma; Co-op
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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee, US

Related Program(s):
Park and Recreation Management Bachelor
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University of Worcester
Worcester, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Sport Business Management Bachelor; Honours
Sport Coaching Bachelor; Honours
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Canadore College
North Bay, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma
Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma; Online
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Modified on January 26, 2022