Job prospects Fitness Instructor in the South Central Region

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the South Central 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 good for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the South Central region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of 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.

Here are some key facts about Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the South Central region:

• Approximately 170 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): 44%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology