National Occupational Classification, TEER 0
NOC 50012: Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors
Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of comprehensive recreational, sports and fitness programs and services, national or provincial sports governing agencies and professional athletic teams. Below are the main duties, all 86 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 50012?
NOC 50012 is the code for recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include director of recreation, professional football team manager, professional hockey team manager and professional track and field team manager. It is a TEER 0 occupation (management occupations), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $36.63 an hour.
- NOC code
- 50012
- TEER
- 0: Management
- Broad category
- Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $36.63 an hour
Job titles under NOC 50012
Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of comprehensive recreational, sports and fitness programs and services, national or provincial sports governing agencies and professional athletic teams. They are employed by municipalities, community and private recreational and fitness organizations, sports governing agencies and professional athletic team organizations.
Main job titles
- director of recreation
- professional football team manager
- professional hockey team manager
- professional track and field team manager
- sports administration director - government
- sports association director
- sports federation director
- sports program director
- YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) programs director
All 86 job titles in the NOC index
amateur sport manager, bingo hall manager, casino operations manager, cruise ship director, director of fitness administration - government, director of leisure, director of leisure and sports, director of recreation, director of recreation and sports, director of sports administration - government, director of sports and leisure, director of sports and recreation, entertainment, sports and leisure director, entertainment, sports and recreation director, fitness administration director - government, fitness centre manager, fitness club manager, fitness programs director, health club manager, health studio manager, horse racing director, leisure administrator, leisure administrator in chief, leisure and sports director, leisure centre director, leisure centre sports director, leisure chief administrator, leisure director, leisure establishment director, leisure establishment managing supervisor, leisure head administrator, leisure manager, leisure programs director, leisure programs manager, leisure service director, leisure service manager, municipal director of leisure, municipal director of recreation, municipal leisure director, municipal leisure manager, municipal manager of leisure, municipal manager of recreation, municipal recreation director, municipal recreation manager, physical education programs director, physical training director, professional athletes team manager, professional football team manager, professional hockey team manager, professional sport team general manager, professional sport team manager, professional track and field team general manager, professional track and field team manager, racetrack director, recreation administrator, recreation administrator in chief, recreation and sports director, recreation centre director, recreation centre sports director, recreation chief administrator, recreation director, recreation establishment director, recreation establishment managing supervisor, recreation head administrator, recreation manager, recreation programs director, recreation programs manager, recreation service director, recreation service manager, sport federation director general, sport federation general director, sport governing agency executive director, sport governing body executive director, sport program administrative coordinator, sports administration director - government, sports and leisure director, sports and recreation director, sports association director, sports director, sports federation director, sports program director, sports-service sports programs director, track and field director, YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) general director, YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) general secretary, YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) programs director.
Main duties of NOC 50012
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of recreation, sports and fitness programs and services
- Provide technical and professional advice on recreation, sports and fitness 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 requirements
- 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.
Is NOC 50012 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 0 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 50012 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 50012 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.00 | $36.63 | $76.92 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $22.66 | $32.13 | $55.72 |
| Prince Edward Island | $25.34 | $32.69 | $62.40 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.83 | $35.71 | $70.33 |
| New Brunswick | $20.00 | $39.00 | $88.82 |
| Quebec | $26.75 | $41.38 | $66.67 |
| Ontario | $25.00 | $37.50 | $60.10 |
| Manitoba | $21.37 | $32.45 | $62.94 |
| Saskatchewan | $28.85 | $35.77 | $45.13 |
| Alberta | $22.00 | $42.74 | $75.00 |
| British Columbia | $23.08 | $39.90 | $107.69 |
| Yukon | $30.85 | $43.36 | $63.91 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 50012 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 50012 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a director of recreation?
NOC 50012, Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors, a TEER 0 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 50012?
TEER 0. Management occupations. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 50012 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 0 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 50012 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 50012 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $36.63 an hour, with most wages between $22.00 and $76.92. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 50012 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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