Job description

These individuals organize recreational activities for a variety of clients. They help develop and implement socio-cultural and sports activity programs in various environments (school, community, etc.). They manage the budget allocated to recreational activities. They select and maintain the equipment required. They work for:

• Educational institutions
• Community centres
• Municipal recreational services
• Retirement homes
• Recreational centres
• Summer camps
• Travel agencies
• Reception centres
• Care homes
• Sports clubs

Environment

• Controlled ambient temperature
• Climatic conditions

Main tasks

• Schedule recreational programs and ensure their smooth operation.
• Explain the nature, objective, and rules of the activities to participants.
• Ensure the safety of participants during activities and administer first aid when needed.
• Promote exercise and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Intervene in a helping relationship through recreational activities with clients who have physical or intellectual limitations or mental health problems.
• Set up, assemble, and diassemble installations.
• Maintain records and draft reports.
• Supervise or train Recreation Technicians with less experience, as required.

• Training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is often required.
• Demonstrated aptitudes in a particular discipline of sports, recreation, or physical training considered an asset.