Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 611620: Sports and Recreation Instruction

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NAICS 611620 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$140.2M
Total awards
2,587 awards
Active obligations
$4.4M
Size standard
$9,000,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 611620 covers providing instruction in athletic and recreational skills, including individual and group lessons in sports, fitness, aquatics, outdoor recreation, and organized instruction for skill development and safety training.

Federal opportunities under 611620 typically involve delivering scheduled lessons, hiring certified coaches or instructors, producing lesson plans and participant progress records, complying with safety certifications, and assessing participant skill levels against stated performance objectives.

FY2026 snapshot

Obligations
$6.8M
Awards
145
Average award
$46.8K
Change from FY2025
+9.4%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$5,629

STG KOREA INC.

Department of the Army

PIID
W90VN626FC054
PSC
G003 - SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL

$154,426

Florigan Marina LLC

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (Usuhs)

PIID
HU000126FE031
PSC
U009 - EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL

$4,415

STG KOREA INC.

Department of the Army

PIID
W90VN626FC049
PSC
G003 - SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 611620?
  • Provide certified swim instruction and aquatic safety lessons with documented skill progression and participant achievement records.
  • Deliver group physical fitness classes with structured curricula, attendance tracking, and measurable performance milestones.
  • Conduct outdoor recreation skills courses such as wilderness navigation and camping skills with competency checklists and safety briefings.
  • Run sports coaching clinics for youth or adult teams including practice plans, skill assessments, and preparatory drills for competition.
When is NAICS 611620 a weak fit?
  • Physical therapy or clinical rehabilitation services where clinical diagnosis and therapeutic treatment plans are primary rather than recreational instruction.
  • Event management and tournament logistics focused on organizing competitions and facility scheduling without delivering ongoing instructional programming.
  • Facility maintenance or equipment repair contracts that maintain or repair fitness and recreation equipment but do not include delivering instructional services.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 611620?
  • Requirement for instructors with specified certifications (for example lifeguard, coaching, or fitness certifications) and background checks.
  • Deliverables include detailed lesson plans, participant progress reports, attendance records, and measurable skill assessment criteria.
  • Performance sections specify instructor-to-student ratios, scheduled class hours, and minimum course hours per participant.

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