Job prospects Recreation Program Leader in Prince Edward Island

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Job opportunities in Prince Edward Island

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be moderate for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in Prince Edward Island for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

The demand for workers in this field is expected to be supported by continued population growth over the forecast period. The K-12 student population in the province has been increasing in recent years due in large part to immigration and this should continue to support employment opportunities for this occupation. However, the announcement by the federal government to reduce immigration targets will mean a slowdown in population growth and although the impact of this policy is uncertain at this time, it could have some affect on employment prospects over the medium term.

Many potential employers are non-profit organizations and therefore, employment opportunities may be affected by the availability of government funding. This occupation is highly seasonal and provides employment opportunities for students during the summer months, especially for lifeguards and camp counsellors.

Employers in some rural regions may find it more difficult to attract local workers during seasonal peaks. Demand for labour in this field also results from a high turnover rate due to student workers going back to school or leaving for other fields.

Here are some key facts about Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in Prince Edward Island:

• Approximately 300 people work in this occupation.
• Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 69%
  • Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 15%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 9%
• The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  • Full-time workers: 56% compared to 84% for all occupations
  • Part-time workers: 44% compared to 16% for all occupations
• 28% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness work all year, while 71% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 30 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
• 28% of program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: 49% compared to 51% for all occupations
  • Women: 51% compared to 49% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: 20% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 28% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 25% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

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