1. 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?

2. How did you choose to do what you do as a career ?
Share your experience
How did you choose to do what you do as a career ?

3. 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?

4. 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.

5. FRAMEWORK FOR RECREATION IN CANADA

6. career timelines
50 years
Estimated # of years

7. 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

8. 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

9. Why A career in recreation?
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10. Why A career in recreation?
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11. Why A career in recreation?
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12. Why A career in recreation?
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13. Why A career in recreation?
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14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. recreation – a career that matters
Save lives daily
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18. recreation – a career that matters
Build healthy communities
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19. recreation – a career that matters
Financial responsibilities;
Management of complex facilities and large staff groups
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20. recreation – a viable career?
Our Challenge: How to educate people who don’t work in the Recreation sector about this important work?

21. Recreation As a career
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22. Best practices - City of Trail
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23. Best practices west Vancouver

24. Best practices Cities of Port Coquitlam and Port Moody

25. Best practices – city of surrey https://youtu.be/AyWTal2HEXE

26. Best practices – city of richmond https://vimeo.com/325260255

27. 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)

28. 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?

29. Share your ideas about informing people about recreation as a career

30. 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?

31. 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?

32. 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?

33. QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
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