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Comparative Analysis of Job Duties of Athletic Directors of Selected Colleges in Canada University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers Graduate School 1991 Comparative analysis of job duties of athletic directors of selected colleges in Canada Phillip J. Allen The University of Montana Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd Let us know how access to this document benefits ou.y Recommended Citation Allen, Phillip J., "Comparative analysis of job duties of athletic directors of selected colleges in Canada" (1991). Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers. 1838. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/1838 This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate School at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Maureen and Mike MANSFIELD LIBRARY Copying allowed as provided under provisions of the Fair Use Section of the U.S. COPYRIGHT LAW, 1976. Any copying for commercial purposes or financial gain may be undertaken only with the author's written consent. MontanaUniversity of COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF JOB DUTIES OF ATHLETIC DIRECTORS OF SELECTED COLLEGES IN CANADA BY PHILLIP J. ALLEN B.P.E. UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY, 1984 A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of The University of Montana in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Masters of Science Department of Health and Physical Education University of Montana, 1991 Approved by Chairman, Board of Examiners Dean, Gra Date ^ UMI Number: EP35430 All rights reserved INFORMATION TO ALL USERS The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. In the unlikely event that the author did not send a complete manuscript and there are missing pages, these will be noted. Also, if material had to be removed, a note will indicate the deletion. OitMrtadtttn Publishing UMI EP35430 Published by ProQuest LLC (2012). Copyright in the Dissertation held by the Author. Microform Edition © ProQuest LLC. All rights reserved. This work is protected against unauthorized copying under Title 17, United States Code ProQuest LLC. 789 East Eisenhower Parkway P.O. Box 1346 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1346 Allen, Phillip J., Ms., December 1991 Health and Physical Education Comparative Analysis of Job Duties of Athletic Directors of Selected Colleges in Canada (150 pp.) Chair: Dr. Sharon Dinkel Uhlig^^ The purpose of this study was to analyze the frequency of specified duties performed by athletic directors as well as their perceived importance of those duties. Individuals who were designated as administrators of intercollegiate athletic programs within small colleges in Canada were the designated sample. A questionnaire using the POSDCORB functional job duties categories, was the instrument used for collecting the data. The instrument was mailed to a study group of 64 athletic directors who were members of the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association based on the 1988 media guide and directory. A total of 56 usable instruments were returned for a return rate of 87.5%. The data obtained were analyzed using frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and Chi- square. Based on the analysis of the data, and within the limitations of this study, the following conclusions were drawn. 1) One of the apparent requirements for obtaining the athletic director's position is that of having some past administrative experience, but not necessarily in the area of athletics. 2) Duties of the athletic director depended on the amount of intercollegiate programming, the scope of the intercollegiate programs and the size of the student enrollment. 3) Traditional functions of administrating to intercollegiate athletics rather than a trend towards traditional business functions are still prevalent in colleges in Canada. These traditional functions of intercollegiate administration include teaching classes, coaching, budgeting, conducting athletic events and scheduling contests. 4) A tradition of appointing coaches to the position of athletic director is still apparent for colleges in this study and in many cases athletic directors hold the dual role of coach and intercollegiate administrator. 5) A significant number of the duties performed by the athletic directors were of a clerical nature with the possibility of many of them being delegated. 6) Canadian College athletic directors likely experience priority conflicts as they consistently ranked POSDCORB categories higher for importance than for frequency. 7) Experience, academic preparation and additional responsibilities impact the roles and rankings of the POSDCORB categories of Canadian College athletic directors. ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The author wishes to thank Dr. Sharon Dinkel Uhlig, thesis chairperson, for her continued help, time and patience in the completion of this study. A project of this nature is, needless to say, extensive and exhausting in general never mind the added frustrations of having to communicate over long distance. Nevertheless this project has been accomplished thanks in a large part to the understanding and encouragement of Dr. Dinkel Uhlig. A special thanks must also be expressed to the athletic directors who took the time and care necessary to complete various requested tasks. Without their cooperation this project would not have been possible. To the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology thanks for the opportunity to work in a progressive, cooperative and supportive environment. They have provided me with the opportunity to excel and work in one of the most fulfilling careers available. To my direct supervisor, Mr. Ken Tidsbury, who has supported my career and academic endeavors, good and bad, over the past decade, goes my sincerest thanks for his support, encouragement and trust. His administration style is a definite role model which all those who perform administrational functions can emulate. Last, but by no means least, to my family Denise, Joel and Cory who have made many sacrifices both in terms of dealing with my absence for long periods of time as well understanding the finances required to fund my studies, thank you very much. Your understanding in my being away for months to complete course work; your support in letting me spend countless hours undisturbed and preoccupied as well as your love and support kept me going. To the three of you a sincere thank you for helping me fulfill a goal, one which I never thought possible. God bless you for your generous considerations. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page List of Tables: vi Chapter I: THE PROBLEM 1 Introduction 1 Statement of the Problem 3 Assumption of the Study 4 Delimitations of the Study 4 Limitations of the Study 4 Definition of Terms 5 Significance of the Study 7 Chapter II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 9 Changing Trends in Athletic Administration 9 Defining the Duties of Athletic Directors 12 Preparation Required for Athletic Administration 18 Chapter III: METHODS AND PROCEDURES 21 Source of the Data 21 Selection of Population for the Survey 21 Selection of the Instrument 22 Modification of the Instrument 22 Validity of the Instrument 23 Reliability of the Survey 24 Administration of the Instrument 29 Statistical Analysis of Data 30 Chapter IV: ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF QUESTIONNAIRE DATA 32 Method of Collecting the Data 32 Questionnaire Response 32 iv Analysis and Discussion of Demographic Results 33 Analysis and Discussion of POSDCORB Results 39 Analysis and Discussion of Planning Duties 39 Analysis and Discussion of Operating Duties 42 Analysis and Discussion of Staffing Duties 47 Analysis and Discussion of Directing Duties 49 Analysis and Discussion of Coordinating Duties 53 Analysis and Discussion of Reporting Duties 58 Analysis and Discussion of Budgeting Duties 60 Analysis and Discussion of Overall POSDCORB Rankings 64 Chi-square Analysis and Discussion 69 Chi-square Analysis by the Number of Years in Current Position 69 Chi-square Analysis by the Size of Full-Time Student Enrollment 73 Chi-square Analysis by the Academic Preparation of the Respondents ... 75 Chi-square Analysis by the Number of Additional Job Responsibilities ... 77 Chapter V: SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 80 Summary 80 Findings 81 Demographic Findings 81 POSDCORB Finding 82 Chi-square Findings 86 Conclusions 89 Recommendations 90 Recommendations for Athletic Directors 90 Recommendations for Further Reseach 92 Chapter VII: APPENDICES A. Jury of Experts 93 v B. Transmittal Letter Requesting Jury Participation 95 C. Jury of Expert's Questionnaire 97 D- Letter of Appreciation to Jury of Experts 99 E. List of Subjects Participating in Reliability Study 101 F. Transmittal Letter Requesting Reliability Study Participants 103 G. Letter of Appreciation to Reliability Study Participants 105 H. List of Colleges in the Study 107 I. Letter Accompanying the First Mailed Questionnaire 110 J. Questionnaire 112 K. First Follow-up Letter 126 L. Second Follow-up Letter 128 M. Importance of Job Duties as Ranked by the Means 130 N. Frequency of Job Duties as Ranked by the Means 135 BIBLIOGRAPHY 140 LIST OF TABLES 1. Mean Difference Reliability for Demographic Questions on Part 1 25 2. Pearson Product Correlations for Reliability on Part 1 26 3. Spearman's Correlations of Reliability on Part I 27 4. Mean Difference Reliability on Part II 28 5. List of Reported Job Titles 34 6. Number of Different
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