Job prospects Cheerleading Coach in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Coaches in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Coaches (NOC 53201) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Coaches in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Coaches mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 35%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 34%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology