Effects of the Job Characteristics of Disability Sports Instructors on Turnover Intention

Abstract

This study examines the influence of Job Characteristics on Turnover Intentions among Disability Sports Instructors in Korea in the post-COVID-19 era, with a focus on the mediating effects of Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment. Utilizing a structured questionnaire, data were collected from 226 experienced instructors, evaluating Skill Variety, Task Identity, Task Significance, Autonomy, and Feedback. Findings indicate that intrinsic factors like Task Identity and Feedback positively affect Job Satisfaction, whereas skill variety is associated with an increase in Turnover Intentions. This study also reveals that Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment do not significantly mediate the relationship between Job Characteristics and turnover intentions. This challenges previous assumptions, suggesting a reevaluation of the strategies to enhance instructor retention. The results have implications for organizational strategies in post-pandemic rehabilitation and sport, emphasizing the need for job design that aligns with instructors’ skill sets and preferences. In conclusion, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment may not play as central a role in Turnover Intentions as traditionally believed. Therefore, organizations might consider focusing directly on Job Characteristics and the alignment of roles with individual skills and desires to effectively manage turnover among Disability Sports Instructors.