Recreation Management

Turn your passion for people, wellness, and community into a rewarding career in recreation!

Recreation programs help people stay active, connected, and healthy while strengthening communities. As organizations and communities continue to focus on wellness, inclusion, and active living, there has never been a better time to build a career in recreation and leisure services.

Already working in recreation, coaching, parks, aquatics, or municipal recreation? This program is ideal for professionals looking to advance into leadership and management roles while continuing to work.

The Recreation Management program at College of the Rockies prepares students for careers in:

Municipal recreation services
Recreation coordination and programming
Community, parks & recreation services
Event management
Non-profit and community organization management
Customer service and public relations
Leadership and management roles

Why Students Choose This Program:

Flexible online asynchronous learning options
Practical, real-world assignments
Industry-relevant skills and experience
Pathways to further education
Designed for working professionals and community leaders

Choose the pathway that fits your goals:

One-year Certificate or Two-year Diploma
Fully online or through a blend of face to face and online courses.
Full-time or part-time study flexibility

Continue Your Education

Love what you’re learning? Graduates can ladder into the Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices at College of the Rockies to continue building leadership, research, and industry skills. This degree program offers additional flexibility of part-time, full-time, face to face, or online.