A recreation director includes managers who plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of comprehensive recreational and sports programs and services, national or provincial sports governing agencies and professional athletic teams. They are employed by municipalities, community and private recreational organizations, sport governing agencies and professional athletic team organizations.
Possible Titles:
director of recreation director of sports administration professional football team manager professional hockey team manager professional track and field team manager recreation director sports association director sports federation director sports program director YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) programs director
Responsibilities:
Recreation directors perform some or all of the following duties:
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of recreation and sports programs and services
Provide technical and professional advice on recreation and sports matters
Prepare budget estimates and develop policies and procedures to implement programs
Manage the operations of a sports governing agency
Organize and administer national and provincial training, coaching, officiating and other programs associated with a particular sport
Manage the operations of a professional athletic team
Recruit professional coaches and athletes
Direct fundraising drives and arrange for sponsorships from public and private organizations
Develop long range plans and negotiate business contracts.
Employment Requirments:
A university degree in recreology, physical education, sports administration or a related field or A college diploma in recreation management or sports administration is usually required.
Several years of experience in an occupation related to recreation and sports administration, consulting or programming are usually required.
Some directors of recreation may be required to have a Municipal Recreation Director's Certificate.
Executive directors of sports governing agencies may be required to have coaching certification in a particular sport.
Courtesy of: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada