Sports association director NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for sports association director.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for sports association director is 50012 (Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors), a TEER 0 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 3): +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer.
NOC code
50012
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 50012 covers
Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of comprehensive recreational, sports and fitness programs and services, national or provincial sports governing agencies and professional athletic teams. They are employed by municipalities, community and private recreational and fitness organizations, sports governing agencies and professional athletic team organizations.
| Unit group | 50012 — Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
| Broad category | Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of recreation, sports and fitness programs and services
- Provide technical and professional advice on recreation, sports and fitness matters
- Prepare budget estimates and develop policies and procedures to implement programs
- Manage the operations of a sports governing agency
- Organize and administer national and provincial training, coaching, officiating and other programs associated with a particular sport
- Manage the operations of a professional athletic team
To use NOC 50012 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 50012 →
Other job titles under NOC 50012
- Director of recreation
- Professional football team manager
- Professional hockey team manager
- Sports federation director
- Sports program director
- Professional track and field team manager
- Sports administration director - government
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 50012, one of these may fit better:
- Association director — NOC 40030 (Managers in social, community and correctional services, TEER 0)
- Automobile association executive director — NOC 00013 (Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations, TEER 0)
- Business association president — NOC 00013 (Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations, TEER 0)
- Sports analyst — NOC 41406 (Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
- Sports and recreation consultant — NOC 41406 (Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
- Sports announcer — NOC 52114 (Announcers and other broadcasters, TEER 2)
- Sports consultant — NOC 41406 (Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
- Sports equipment assembly supervisor — NOC 92024 (Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for sports association director?+
In NOC 2021, "sports association director" is an example title in unit group 50012 — Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport" broad category.
Is sports association director eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 50012 is TEER 0, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does sports association director get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 50012 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 50 (whichever is higher).
Can a sports association director get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 50012 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says sports association director but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 50012. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.