Job prospects White-water Rafting Instructor in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 4,520 people work in this occupation.
  • 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): 55%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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