Job description Co-ordinator, Leisure Programs in Canada

Find out what work is like for a co-ordinator, leisure programs in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41406).

Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers

Description

Policy researchers, consultants and program officers in recreation, sports and fitness oversee and administer recreation, sports and fitness programs and activities, provide consulting services, conduct research and develop programs and policies related to recreation, sports and physical fitness. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, recreation, sports, fitness and health care facilities, retirement homes, community centres, sports and fitness consulting firms and organizations, or they may be self-employed.

Work week duration

Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers usually work more than 40 hours per week.
More than 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Recreation, sports and fitness consultants
  • Provide expert advice and consulting services to communities, corporations, institutions, sports associations, community groups, corporations, schools and other organizations in the design, development and administration of sports programs and activities
  • A new Main Duty
  • Recreation, sports and fitness policy analysts
  • Conduct research and develop government policies related to recreation, sports, fitness and athletic safety and standards.
  • Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors
  • Develop, plan and coordinate sports, fitness and recreation programs, and special sporting events.

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

  • Sitting

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Private sector and government establishments
  • Scientific research companies
  • Consulting engineering companies

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Indoors, environmentally controlled

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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