Sports / Recreation

The sports, recreation, and fitness industry on PEI

2023 Canada Winter Games

Island-wide

There are a number of career choices in the sports, recreation, and fitness industry on Prince Edward Island, but opportunities are limited. Yet, with a mix of experience, passion, creativity, willingness to volunteer, and a proactive job search approach, it is possible to find meaningful work in the field on Prince Edward Island.

According to the Work PEI Employment Analysis, in October 2023, about 2,900 people worked in the Information, Culture, and Recreation industry on PEI.

Did you know… Canada is a leading sports nation?

Lacrosse is our national summer sport, and has been played by Aboriginal peoples for 1,000 years. Hockey is our national winter sport and was invented in Canada in the 1800s. Basketball was invented by a Canadian in 1891. Today, soccer is the most popular sport among Canadian children.

The Sport and Recreation division of the PEI Department of Health and Wellness provides expertise, funding programs and support to provincial, regional and local partners. This work helps Islanders enjoy the many benefits of participating in sports and recreational activities, and live a healthy, physically active life.

Sample job titles in sports, recreation and fitness on PEI

Coach
Technical Director
Executive Director
Marketing Director
Communications and Public Relations
Personal Trainer
Exercise Physiologist
Event Organizer
Fitness Instructor

Swimming Instructor
Gymnastics Instructor
Lifeguard
Recreation Program Leader
Facilities Manager
Ski Patrol
Sports Physiotherapist
Dietician

Examples of job options in sports, recreation and fitness on PEI

Junior and professional sports teams on PEI

Charlottetown Islanders Hockey team | www.charlottetownislanders.com