The relationship of professional motivation of employees in a sports school with their satisfaction with work and life (in Russian)

Abstract

Purpose. The purpose of the study was to identify correlations between the professional motivation of sports school employees and their job and life satisfaction. Method. The article presents the results of an empirical study of the motivational sphere of employees of the Sambo-70 sports school, conducted using valid psychodiagnostic methods: “Motivation-to-work Profile” (S. Ritchie and P. Martin), “The integral satisfaction with work” by A.V. Batarshev and the “Satisfaction with Life Scale” by E. Diener. The data obtained have theoretical and practical significance, revealing the features of labor motivation in a sports and educational environment. Findings. The results showed that 72% of employees demonstrate an average level of motivation, which corresponds to global trends, but requires management attention. The key motivating factors were self-improvement (37.6 points), working conditions (35.8) and interesting work (34.2), which indicates the professional orientation of the staff. However, a significant imbalance was found between the high importance of material incentives (3.8) and their low satisfaction (1.9). Correlation analysis confirmed a stable association of job and life satisfaction with internal motivators (r = 0.613 and r = 0.477, respectively), while external factors (recognition, achievements) showed negative correlations (r = –0.484 and r = –0.438). Based on these data, two motivational profiles of employees are identified that require a differentiated approach to personnel management. Implications in practice. The practical significance of the research lies in the possibility of developing targeted motivation programs aimed at balancing tangible and intangible incentives, creating conditions for professional growth and improving the organizational climate. The limitation of the work is the pilot nature of the study and the specifics of the sample. Prospective areas of further research may include longitudinal studies of motivation dynamics and the development of motivation management programs for sports organizations.