Job prospects Swimming Instructor - Sports in the Kootenay Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Kootenay Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very limited for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Kootenay 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 580 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): 50%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology