sports counsellor

• • or equivalent experience

Additional Skills

• • Supervise professional staff, program leaders and instructors and volunteer staff

Work Setting

• • Sports and fitness association or organization

Specific Skills

• • Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles
  • Conduct research and develop government policies related to recreation, sports, fitness and athletic safety and standards
  • Write proposals and press statements for corporations, industry and the fitness community
  • Provide expert advice and consulting services in the design, development and administration of sports, fitness and recreation programs and activities

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding

Ability to Supervise

• • Working groups
  • Staff in various areas of responsibility

Work Location Information

• • Urban area

Personal Suitability

• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized