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

n/s

Useful Experience/Skills

Leadership
Business management
Entrepreneurship skills
Communication skills

Useful Secondary School Subjects

English (Communication)
Business
Computer-related courses

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Recreation, Leadership, and Health Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Sport and Recreation Management Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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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 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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University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Sport and Event Management Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Sport and Event Management Bachelor; Honours
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Humber Polytechnic
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Sport Management Diploma; Co-op; Advanced
Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma; Co-op
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University of Sunderland
Sunderland, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Sports Coaching and Physical Education Bachelor; Honours
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Modified on January 26, 2022