2.1 Job Titles

Below are examples of job titles associated with the 4 areas of the Recreation & Leisure Industry. These job titles come from a scan of current job postings on virtual job boards.

Active Living

Recreation programmer Recreation aide Recreation worker Recreation coordinator Recreation facilitator Recreation therapist & Recreation therapist aide Music Therapist Art Therapist Active Living manager Activity aide Life enrichment aide Events coordinator Volunteer coordinator Equipment operator Facility manager Camp counselor & Camp Leaders Recreation leader Recreation Attendant

Sport and Leisure

Coach Instructor Community Arts programmer General Manager Sport Administrator Sport Director Sport Information Officer Guide Interpreter Engagement Officer Supervisor Visitor Experience Events Planner Volunteer Coordinator

Outdoor Recreation and Parks

Information Officer Park Communicator Park Resource Officer Parks Maintenance/Parks Crew Conservation Area Technician Forestry Technician Park Interpreter Program Leader Park Administrative Supervisor Wilderness Instructor Campground Manager Outdoor Programming Leader Trails Supervisor, Trail Technician Adventure Course Guide

Community Recreation

Recreation Programmer Recreation Development specialist Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Operator – recreation/parks Facility Manager Facility Clerk Recreation Attendant Day Camp Director Aquatic Supervisor Lifeguard Aquatic Staff