Diagnostics of Personal Work at Sport Organizations in the Czech Republic

Abstract

Research of diagnostics of personal work at sport organizations in TheCzech Republic was composed of three phases. In the first phase, aquestionnaire was verified at sport organizations at Prague 6, whereDepartment of Physical Education and Sport of Charles University islocated. In the second phase of the research, sport organizations in thearea of the capital city Prague were diagnosed. The third phase wasrealized at sport organizations in the whole area of the Czech Republic,excluding the capital city Prague. In this article, we present theresults of the third phase.The questionnaire was conceived as an output of the key activity 1``Creation of methodology for data collection about working positions atsport organizations at HMP area{''} according to the assignment of theproject CZ.04.3.07/3.2.01.3/3345 ``Program of profession development ina field of sport services in interaction with requirements of labourmarket{''}. Content validity of the questionnaire was ensured by theexamination of two experts. Meritorious questions in the questionnairewere focused on characteristics of sport organizations from organizationtype aspects and labour employment characteristics. The second part isconcerned with employers' specific requirements for workersqualification, including knowledge and skills base of job applicants.The third phase deals with workers motivation including evaluation andremuneration of workers and non-financial motivators.Outcomes of the third phase of the research show, that the organizationsat this labour market demand especially traditional professions likeinstructors, coaches, trainers, businessmen and sporting goods sellers.This trend is identical in the capital city Prague and in the otherregions of the Czech Republic as well. Majority of demandingorganizations are small organizations according to the number ofemployees (1 - 50 employees). Majority of entrepreneurial subjects arefocused on providing sport services and selling of sporting goods. Inthe areas outside the capital city Prague region, more businessopportunities for physical entities are shown. Requirements foremployees, who come from schools, include the level of theoreticalknowledge, communication skills, adaptability, practical orientation inthe field, performance and independency. Results of the research show,that the potential job candidate in the field of providing sportservices has to be prepared for working during weekends, business tripsand even to have a representative look. Same requirements are preferredin selling of sport goods. Organizations in sport field have significantinterest in employing students as well as from disabled people.Traditional methods of taking people are interviews, references andrecommendations, CVs and personal experiences during a test period helpto select employees. Authorities use mainly financial benefits for themotivation of employees. Within non-financial motivators, the outcomesof the research showed a positive trend in possibility of furthereducation of employees. 19 % of these organizations have asophisticated education system and even 10 % of those organizationsallow education in the selected field.