Recreation Management Program in Vancouver
This program is designed for students to consider the field of Recreation as a career. With coursework in program management, business management, recreation administration, and related youth recreation specialty courses, the Recreation Management program helps prepare students to become leaders in the recreation and leisure services industry. The program offers experiential and interdisciplinary learning opportunities that may include real-world event management experience, recreation programming simulation, inclusive recreation programming, job shadow assignments, guest speakers, volunteer assignments, site visits to recreation facilities, and applied research.
The Recreation Management Co-op Diploma Program is ideally suited to international students and Canadian newcomers. The program will combine all facets of recreation from administration, communication, program development, Canadian culture programming, business management, and training in the use of field-specific language and terminology.
Recreation Management Program Course Breakdown
Semester 1
Course: Introduction to Youth Recreation, Leisure, and Sport
# of Weeks: 2
# of Hours: 40
Course: Value of Recreation Programs and Youth Development
# of Weeks: 3
# of Hours: 60
Course: Diversity and Inclusion in Recreation, Leisure & Service
# of Weeks: 2
# of Hours: 40
Course: Creating Safe Environments: Preventing Bullying and Harassment
# of Weeks: 2
# of Hours: 40
Course: Program & Event Planning
# of Weeks: 3
# of Hours: 60
Course: Leadership and Career Planning for Recreation, Leisure, and Sport
# of Weeks: 2
# of Hours: 40
Course: First Aid Training & Emergency Preparedness
# of Weeks: 2
# of Hours: 40
Semester 2 – Hybrid Semester (Online + Self Directed + in Person)
Course: Aquatic and land Sports Safety, Skills & Games
# of Weeks: 3
# of Hours: 40
Course: Outdoor Recreation and Leisure
# of Weeks: 3
# of Hours: 40 + 20hours of excurisons
Course: Facility & Food Safety Management
# of Weeks: 1
# of Hours: 20
Course: Emerging Technology in the Industry
# of Weeks: 2
# of Hours: 40
Course: Overnight Trip Leadership and Planning
# of Weeks: 2
# of Hours: 40
Semester 3
Course: Introduction to Computer Applications in Business
# of Weeks: 4
# of Hours: 80
Course: Liability and Risk Management
# of Weeks: 2
# of Hours: 40
Course: Program Evaluation
# of Weeks: 2
# of Hours: 40
Course: Financial Management (GSS)
# of Weeks: 8
# of Hours: 160
Semester 4
Course: Digital Marketing Fundamentals (D)
# of Weeks: 2
# of Hours: 40
Course: Introduction to Marketing (D)
# of Weeks: 2
# of Hours: 40
Course: Project Management (I)
# of Weeks: 4
# of Hours: 80
Course: Human Resource Management (I)
# of Weeks: 4
# of Hours: 80
Cooperative Work Experience
# of Weeks: 12
# of Hours: 240
*The order in which students will take the courses, after completing the required Introduction to Youth Recreation, Leisure, and Sport, will vary based on the student’s start date. Contact us for the course delivery schedule.
Recreation Management Courses Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, successful students will have reliably demonstrated the ability in field of recreation, youth programming, critical thinking and decision making, risk management, program planning, inclusion and diversity, basic standard first aid and career planning.
Admission Requirements
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Education: Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
No Criminal Record (police check required)
Language Skills: Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
Or
Successful completion of three consecutive full-time years of secondary school and/or post-secondary education taught in the English language in a country where English is the principal language.
Countries from which education in English is accepted:
- Canada, the U.S.A., U.S. Virgin Islands, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Tanzania, and Ireland
- Singapore, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Jamaica, and the Philippines
Or
International Students must demonstrate intermediate level English with Tamwood Careers’ online test and interview. The online test and interview are exempt if CEFR B2, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 46, Cambridge FCE (C), Tamwood Language Centre’s high intermediate level or proof of successful completion of Tamwood Language Centre EAP 192 is presented.
Or
Completion of all the courses from Youth Recreation Leadership Co-op Diploma Program from Tamwood Careers
*Students who need to improve their English skills before getting admitted to this program can take English courses at Tamwood Language Centres.
Program Features
Learn from industry professionals with first-hand knowledge
Level up your career
Morning classes
Earn money by working while you study
Small classes encourage dynamic instructor to student and peer-to-peer learning
Join a student community of over 60 nationalities and build your global business network
Gain valuable Canadian work experience through a 24 week co-op work term
Option to transfer courses completed to a public institution for further studies and to qualify for a post graduation work permit.
Career Occupations
Graduates of this program can enter the workforce in public recreation services, commercial recreation, non-profit organizations, college/university recreation departments, resorts/outdoor camps, recreation facility administration, and inclusive recreation programs: Community Recreation Leader, Summer Camp Manager, Summer Camp Division Head, Summer Camp Activity Director, Youth Program Manager, Youth Program Coordinator, Outdoor Education Leader, Guest Services Manager, Before and After School Educator.
Co-op Work Experience
All students complete a valuable 240-hour work placement as part of this program. Work placements will be in organizations and in positions that allow students to gain experience in the field of youth recreation and/or education. Tamwood staff work with students to support them in securing their co-op work placement through workshops on resume writing, interview skills and networking skills and through job leads and coaching.
Visit our Work While Studying page to read more about the services and support you can access as a co-op student.
