Administrative Skills and their Relationship to the Selection of Sports Club Presidents from the Perspective of the Administrative Body in Diyala Province for the Year 2024

Abstract

Sports are one of the fundamental human activities practiced in almost every society, and excelling in a particular sport has become a symbol of civilizational progress that nations strive to achieve, believing it reflects their advancement in other fields. Administration plays a crucial role in the sports sector by building organizations, institutions, and clubs, fostering team cohesion, strengthening human relationships, and promoting cooperation among individuals, which enhances loyalty and belonging to these organizations, positively impacting performance, problem-solving, and overall efficiency in sports management. This study highlights the importance of selecting sports club presidents in Iraq, particularly in Diyala Province, and the factors influencing their selection. It aims to assist decision-makers by proposing a model that identifies the key administrative skills necessary for effectively managing and organizing sports clubs, emphasizing the need for club presidents to possess these essential skills. The research problem lies in the lack of clear criteria and regulations for selecting club presidents, which negatively affects the administrative performance of sports clubs in Iraq. The study’s main objectives include identifying the administrative skills required for sports club presidents from the perspective of administrative bodies within these clubs and examining the relationship between these skills and the selection process. The findings indicate a strong correlation between administrative skills and the selection of club presidents, with technical skills ranking the highest in importance, while communication skills ranked the lowest. Based on these results, the study recommends adopting the identified administrative skills.