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Sport Administrator
In Canada, the federal government groups and organizes occupations based on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This alis occupation may not reflect the entire NOC group it is part of. Data for the NOC group can apply across multiple occupations.
The NOC system is updated every 5 years to reflect changes in the labour market. Government forms and labour market data may group and refer to an occupation differently, depending on the system used.
Here is how this occupation has been classified over time.
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2023 OaSIS
Recreation and sport administrators develop and recommend overall recreation and sport strategies, plans, and policies. To do this, they:
Recreation and sport administrators meet and work with many people, including representatives of municipalities and people who use recreation and sport facilities. They perform administrative tasks in offices, but may travel to other locations for meetings, recreation activities, and sport activities. Their work hours can include evenings or weekends.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2006 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Interest in co-ordinating information to direct, control and evaluate the operations of recreation and sports programs and services, and to manage the operation of sports governing agencies or professional athletic teams; and in providing technical and professional advice on recreational and sports matters and in directing fundraising drives
Interest in negotiating business contracts; and in administering national and provincial training, coaching, officiating and other sports-related programs
Interest in developing long range plans and in developing policies and procedures to implement programs
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It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
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A Quick Guide
You are born with abilities that help you process certain types of information and turn it into action. These abilities influence which skills you can learn more easily.
The abilities or aptitudes shown for this NOC group come from the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB). The GATB measures 9 aptitudes. It groups them into 3 categories: mental, visual, and physical.
The abilities scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being stronger.
Recreation and sport administrators need:
They should enjoy coordinating information, overseeing the work of others, negotiating business contracts, administering programs, and solving problems.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 17 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Oct 27, 2021 and Mar 26, 2024.
Review these skills to learn:
| Computer and Technology Knowledge: MS Outlook | 13 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Technology Knowledge: MS Word | 12 |
| Computer and Technology Knowledge: MS Excel | 11 |
| Tasks: Develop and manage programs and services | 10 |
| Tasks: Manage the daily operations of a sport or recreational organization | 10 |
| Construction Specialization: Team player | 9 |
| Construction Specialization: Effective interpersonal skills | 9 |
| Attention to detail | 9 |
| Long term benefits: Group insurance benefits | 9 |
| Computer and Technology Knowledge: MS PowerPoint | 9 |
Most recreation and sport administrators have a university degree in a related discipline, such as recreation, physical education, or management. Students are strongly advised to become involved as recreation leaders during their post-secondary years. A broad range of experience in different recreation programs is recommended.
The following schools offer programs or courses that are related to this occupation but are not required to enter the field.
To expand or narrow your search for programs related to this occupation, visit Post-Secondary Programs.
Completing a program does not guarantee entrance into an occupation. Before enrolling in an education program, prospective students should look into various sources for education options and employment possibilities. For example, contact associations and employers in this field.
There is currently no provincial legislation regulating this occupation in Alberta.
Source: 2019-2023 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Recreation and sport administrators work for:
Employment in smaller communities is great for learning to work with minimal supervision. However, smaller budgets may limit options for advancement. Larger cities tend to be more diverse and offer a broader range of experience.
This section shows the industries where the majority of people in this occupation work. The data is based on the 2016 Census.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
In the 0513: Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors occupational group, 82.0% of people work in:
Employment outlook is influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
In Alberta, the 0513: Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors occupational group is expected to have a below-average annual growth of 1.8% from 2019 to 2023. In addition to job openings created by employment turnover, 20 new positions are forecasted to be created within this occupational group each year.
Note
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For example, only some of the new positions to be created will be for this occupation. It also applies to other data for the NOC group such as number of people employed.
Source: 2019-2023 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Employment turnover is expected to increase as members of the baby boom generation retire over the next few years.
Salaries vary greatly depending on the employer (government, not-for-profit, private organization) and location (smaller centre, major city).
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.
All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production), and other forms of compensation.
To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.
Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources [pdf] to supplement this data.
Good Reliability, represents a CV of between 6.01% and 15.00% and/or fewer than 30 survey observations and/or if survey observations represent less than 50% of all estimated employment for the occupation.
| Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting | $19.23 | $47.31 | $29.56 | $28.40 |
| Overall | $20.41 | $56.12 | $33.59 | $32.97 |
| Top | $21.74 | $60.10 | $36.51 | $34.97 |
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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.
Pay brackets for hourly wages
| ALL INDUSTRIES | $66,563 |
|---|---|
| Information, Culture, Recreation | $66,507 |
| Educational Services | $71,253 |
| Other Services (Repair, Personal Services and Related) | $60,725 |
| Public Administration | $87,847 |
Updated Mar 31, 2020. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.
