Langara College recreation studies and bc recreation and parks association Applied Research project why do people choose a career in Recreation and how can the recreation sector work together to promote recreation as a viable career?  

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Langara College recreation studies and bc recreation and parks association Applied Research project why do people choose a career in Recreation and how can the recreation sector work together to promote recreation as a viable career?

WHY THis PROJECT MATTERS People outside the recreation professional often don’t consider recreation as a field of study and a life long career choice Attracting employees WHO ARE educated and experienced in Recreation is becoming more of a challenge for Recreation organizations in BC Some Post secondary recreation educational institutions have spaces available for more students, And other Recreation diploma and degree programs are challenged with attracting students.

FRAMEWORK FOR RECREATION IN CANADA

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Recreation education in BC School Program Capilano University Outdoor Recreation Management Diploma / Bachelor, Tourism Management Adventure Tourism College of the Rockies Tourism Management Certificate o (1 year) or Diploma (2 year) Recreation Management Diploma Comosun College Sport Management Diploma Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership (Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership will change to Bachelor of Sport Management degree) Douglas College Therapeutic Recreation (Diploma and Bachelor) Bachelor Physical Education and Coaching Sport Science Diploma Langara College Recreation Leadership Diploma Program Bachelor Recreation Management Degree

Recreation education in BC School Program Trinity Western University BA Sports and Leisure Management University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources with a major in Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Bachelor of Arts in Nature-Based Tourism Management UVIC (University of Victoria) Recreation and Health Education Bachelor Arts Vancouver Island University Event Management Certificate Certificate in Adventure Tourism and Recreation; Recreation and Sport Management Diploma; Tourism Studies Diploma; Bachelor of Tourism Management with a major in Recreation; Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management Recreation education in BC

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List of recreation jobs Recreation Leader Recreation Program Assistant Recreation Attendant Recreation Leader Attendant Recreation Facility Attendant Sports Programmer Sport Development Coordinator Recreation Program Coordinator Program Supervisor Facility and Program Supervisor Recreation Coordinator Recreation and Special Events Coordinator Recreation Supervisor Recreation Programmer Community Services Coordinator Area Coordinator Manager of Program Services Community Coordinator Community Facilities Coordinator Community Health and Wellness Coordinator Youth Development Coordinator Coordinator Youth Recreation Services Recreation Prescription Programmer Preschool Coordinator Community & Neighbourhood Services Manager Fitness Supervisor / Coordinator Active Living Coordinator / Group Fitness Instructor Weight Room Attendant Personal Trainer/Owner Private Fitness Studio Recreation Facility Clerk Aquatic Leader   Aquatic Supervisor Aquatic Programmer Aquatic Centre Supervisor Aquatic Customer Service Supervisor Aquatic Maintenance Supervisor Assistant Aquatics Manager Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor Recreation Operations Manager Arena Maintenance Supervisor Recreation Maintenance Supervisor Supervisor of Arenas Service Workers Chief Engineer Building Service Worker Facility and Ice Maintenance Worker Ice Facility Operator Building Maintenance Worker Arena Service Worker Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker Parks Operator Parks and Recreation Operator Parks and Recreation Lead Hand Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Recreation Administrator Manager of Community Recreation Services Manager Recreation and Parks Services Senior Manager of Recreation Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Administrator Recreation and Culture Manager Director Parks, Recreation & Culture (small community) List of recreation jobs

List of recreation jobs Manager of Recreation City Wide Services (large city) Manager Recreation Services Program Manager Community Social Development Parks, Recreation and Culture Manager Recreation Manager Superintendent Recreation Program Services Manager Community Recreation and Culture Services Director of Community Services Supervisor of Parks and Recreation Manager of Recreation and Culture Recreation Facility Manager Facility Operation Manager Facility Manager Manager of Facilities and Recreation Park Planner Research Analyst Coordinator of Plans and Policies Manager of Business Operations Community Development Coordinator List of recreation jobs

recreation professionals; PROUD OF THE WORK THEY DO Passionate about creating healthy communities and connecting and serving diverse populations Thrive in work environments that are evolving and changing Positive impact Recreation has on individuals and the community as a whole Relish a challenge Enjoy jobs that are hands-on and entrenched in the action

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recreation – a career that matters Financial responsibilities; Management of complex facilities and large staff groups Image sources: www.strathcona.ca / Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre Surrey

recreation – a viable career? Our Challenge: How to educate people who don’t work in the Recreation sector about this important work?

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How do people learn about recreation careers? Over Over half of the respondents (55%) were influenced by a Recreation professional, someone who has previously or is currently working in the Recreation field. 38% of the respondents made the decision to work in the Recreation field based on previous work or personal experience. BCRPA survey conducted by J. Edey-Nicoll (Survey, Sept./Oct. 2018)

recreation – a viable career? We can make a difference How to educate people who don’t work in the Recreation sector about this important work? What can you, your organization, our sector do? Divide participants into three groups What can you as a Recreation professional do? What can your Recreation agency do and how can you influence this to happen? What can the Recreation sector do and how can you influence this to happen? How to educate people who don’t work in the Recreation sector about this important work? WHAT CAN YOU DO?

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Share your ideas about informing people about recreation as a career What can you as an individual Recreation professional do? Reporting out What can you as a Recreation professional do to educate people who don’t work in the Recreation sector about this important work?

Share your ideas about informing people about recreation as a career What can your Recreation agency do and how can you influence this to happen?

Share your ideas about informing people about recreation as a career What can the Recreation sector do and how can you influence this to happen?

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