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HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND RECREATION HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates may find work as: • snow school supervisors • lift mechanics • pro patrollers • risk managers • terrain park builders • event co-ordinators • grooming operators • group sales co-ordinators • rentals supervisors • retail managers • marketing assistants • entrepreneurs While many of these positions are seasonal in nature, more and more graduates are securing full-time year-round employment in the snow resort industry. FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS Graduates of SROP may be granted credit toward degree studies at the following institutions via articulation and transfer agreements: Davenport University (US), Royal Roads University (BC) and University of New Brunswick Saint John (NB). GeorgianCollege.ca/SROP SNOW RESORT OPERATIONS CO-OP SROP This program is for people who love to ski or snowboard and want to explore opportunities to work in the snow resort industry. Students develop skills and knowledge they can use to find success at snow resorts, in other fields or in further studies. Students are also exposed to healthy, active ways of living, adventure, challenge and variety, and connectedness with the outdoors. The program is closely aligned with snow industry partners who offer two paid co-op work terms in the winter as well as hands-on learning opportunities during the off-season periods. ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA (CO-OP) 2 years (4 semesters) STARTS SEPTEMBER: Barrie STARTS MAY: Barrie Approximate annual fees: $4,906.56 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) PLACEMENTS 2 co-op work terms CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates of this program may be eligible for entry-level positions within: • amateur athletic associations • professional sport organizations • sport governing bodies • regional, provincial, national and international sport competitions • municipal parks and recreation departments • college and university athletic centres, varsity and intramural programs • community facilities • resorts • private and commercial clubs, • event companies • outdoor adventure centres • sport retailers • equipment manufacturers • sport-related charities and foundations PLEASE NOTE Additional requirements include: • CPR certificate • Standard First Aid certificate • Police Vulnerable Sector Check GeorgianCollege.ca/SPRT SPORT ADMINISTRATION SPRT Students are provided with the knowledge, skills and experience to succeed within the sport industry. The fundamentals of business administration are introduced through courses in accounting, marketing, technology, research and entrepreneurship. Operations in sport organizations are explored through curriculum in fundraising, sponsorship, program planning, leagues, tournament organizing and scheduling, fitness, outdoor recreation and facilities. In addition to the theoretical components of the program, practical experience is obtained through community leadership opportunities and field placements. ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA 2 years (4 semesters) STARTS SEPTEMBER: Barrie Approximate annual fees: $5,152.86 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) • Grade 11*or 12 mathematics (C, M or U) *Minimum of 60% in Grade 11 C or U level mathematics (MBF3C or MCF3M) PLACEMENTS 2 field placements GeorgianCollege.ca 87