Job prospects Sports And Leisure Leader in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Higher for longer than expected inflation will result is less disposable income for consumers and may reduce the demand for in-person program leaders and recreation, sport and fitness instructors. 

Additionally, virtual or online services expanded significantly through the pandemic, allowing people to access similar services from the comfort of their homes.

Here are some key facts about Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 62%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology