Competency Requirements of Sports and Wellness Centers as Basis for Intervention Scheme

Recruitment and hiring in the twentieth century focused primarily on matching people to specific jobs. In the twenty-first century, with the accelerated pace of change experienced by most organizations, there is an increasing demand for selecting people who are in line with the broader context of operating within the organization, such as compliance with the ideals of the company, interactions with peers and clients, and the physical environment, such as the technologies used by the organization. In this study, competency-based hiring requirements of wellness centers in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines were explored for the basis of the enhancement training program of the Bachelor in Physical Education major in Sports and Wellness Management in Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology. The study adopted a descriptive method of research. Wellness centers identified knowledge, skills and professional accountability and responsibility is of importance in hiring an individual. Based on the results of the study, an intervention scheme, a short-term program that will prepare the students for relevant employment, is proposed. The acquired knowledge and skills of the students in the training would intensify their confidence level as well as transform their work ethics and values.

Keywords: employment, selection, intervention