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Managers in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
What they do?
Managers of libraries, archives, museums and art galleries plan and direct the activities of these organizations or technical departments within them.
Managers in publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and other performing arts plan and direct the operations of newspapers, publishing firms, radio/television stations, and film, theatre, record, and video production companies.
Managers in recreation and sport plan and direct the activities, projects, and operations of recreational facilities and sports programs/services. They also manage professional athletic teams, and national/provincial/territorial sports agencies.
Where they find work?
1. Information and cultural industries - 37.0%
2. Arts entertainment and recreation - 30.0%
3. Public administration - 11.0%
4. Other services (except public administration) - 5.0%
5. Educational services - 4.0%
What education do I need?
1. In general, you need an advanced university degree and several years' experience in your profession, field or industry. In some instances, you may substitute appropriate work experience for educational qualifications. Some may need supervisory experience.
2. To be a library manager, you must have a graduate degree in library and information science.
3. To be an archive manager, you need a graduate degree in archival science or history.
4. To be a museum or art gallery manager, you usually need a graduate degree related to arts administration.
5. To be a manager in publishing, motion pictures, or other performing arts, you need a university degree or college diploma in communications, journalism, broadcasting or another arts field.
6. To be a recreation and sports manager, you need a university degree in recreology, physical education, sports administration or a related field, or a college diploma in recreation or sports administration. You may need certification in an area such as coaching.
7. Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree.
High School Subject that will help:
1. Business
2. Computer-related courses
3. English (Communication)
What can you expect to make:
Hourly wages ($25.85) are above the national average ($18.07). These earnings are close to the average for occupations in the art, culture, recreation and sport sector. These wages grew at an above-average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Average Wage
Expected Wage by Age
Unemployment:
2% of Managers in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for management occupations.
Unemployment
Trends in Unemployment
Current Job Outlook:
The job outlook for Managers in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport is considered Above Average because:
1. Employment grew at a below-average rate.
2. Hourly wages ($25.85) are above the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is also above average.
3. The unemployment rate (2%) is below the 2004 average (7%).
Future Job Prospects:
Your job outlook will continue to be Above Average because:
1. The employment growth rate will likely be close to the average.
2. Although the retirement rate will likely be average, the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.
3. The number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.
Highest Concetration:
The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of Managers in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport are found in Quebec and Ontario while the lowest concentrations are in Newfoundland and Saskatchewan.
Unionization Rate:
The unionization rate (12%) is below the average (32%) for all occupations.
Useful Experience:
1. Leadership
2. Business management
3. Entrepreneurship skills
Part Time Workers
Part time workers:
7% of Managers in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 15,700 workers employed in these occupations in 2004, a decrease of 27% since 1997. The percentage of part-time workers is 7% compared to the 2004 average (19%) and has dropped significantly since 1997.
Age Demographics
Age Demographics:
Despite an expected older-than-average worker (42), the retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average because they also tend to retire at a later age (60).
