Inspire active lifestyles as a leader in recreation management
Sport and Recreation Facility Management Ontario College Diploma program
Build leadership and operations skills to manage recreation centres that promote active, healthy communities.
Program information
Program description
In the two-year Sport and Recreation Facility Management Diploma Program, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills required for successful careers in recreation and facility management. Program courses integrate both theoretical concepts with practical applications, so that you’ll focus on the effective operation and management of municipal, private, and commercial recreation facilities. You’ll build the essential business and administrative skills required for the day-to-day operations in a sport and recreational facility, as well as knowledge of safety standards and risk planning to support the safe management of facilities. As a graduate of this program, you’ll develop the leadership and organizational skills necessary to manage a wide range of facility operations, from ice management to recreation planning, in environments ranging from community centers to sports complexes.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Barrie |
| Winter 2027 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
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Work-integrated learning
- This program includes a field placement component where you’ll gain hands-on experience in a setting relevant to your program.
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What are the admission requirements for the Sport and Recreation Facility Management program?
Sport and Recreation Facility Management admission requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Any Grade 111 or 12 Mathematics (C,M or U)
1 Minimum of 60% in Grade 11 College or University level Mathematics (MBF3C or MCF3M)
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/
Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
What career paths can I take in sports facility management?
Your Sport and Recreation Facility Management diploma gives you many career opportunities
Graduates of this program are eligible for such positions as:
- Sport and Recreation Facility Operator
- Municipal Program Coordinator/Planner
- Outdoor Recreation Facility Operator
- Pool and Ice Facility Operator
- Intercollegiate Athletic and Recreation staff
- Sport Organization Coordinator
- Sport and Recreation Facility Planner
What courses are included in the Sport and Recreation Facility Management diploma program?
Course overview
16 Program Courses
1 Option Course
2 Communications Courses
3 General Education Courses
2 Field Placements
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Sport and Recreation Facility Management program outline.
- COMP 1058 – Technology in Administration
- REAS 2003 – Research in Recreation and Sport
- RECR 1001 – Program Planning
- RECR 1010 – Introduction to Sport and Recreation Facility Management
- Select 1 course from the Communications list during registration.
- Select 1 course from the General Education list during registration.
Your course delivery method(s)
Hybrid
This program has a hybrid delivery method. Some parts are online and other parts are delivered in person. You’ll need to come to campus for part of your program.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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