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Sport organisations today face heightened competition on a global basis resulting in their raising expectations regarding results. Sport coaches are thus experiencing increased pressures with regard to recognition for good work done, compensation and support, rapport with colleagues, and supervision that influence their job satisfaction. The aim of this study was to determine the nature and extent of job satisfaction of coaches. The sample consisted of 250 coaches to whom a validated coach satisfaction questionnaire was administered. The results suggest that coaches derive satisfaction from performing the coaching task itself, but experience dissatisfaction from the compensation, administrative work, media and community support and job security. There is thus a need to devise ways to improve the job satisfaction of coaches.

This paper presents the results of a study targeted at human resources managers and professional sports coaches at sport organisations affiliated to the South African Sports Commission, in all nine provinces of South Africa. It focuses specifically on the job security of professional sports coaches. The methodology involved an extensive literature survey, structured in-depth interviews and the administration of 900 structured questionnaires. The analysis of data revealed that most of the professional sports coaches do not enjoy job security. This may perhaps have contributed to the high turnover of professional sports coaches in many sporting codes.

This paper is an exploratory study that aims to determine the nature and scope of parental involvement and conduct in youth sport. It also seeks to determine the legal liability of the main stakeholders in their provision and administration of youth sport. A qualitative research design is utilised within an interpretive paradigm. A literature review and case studies were conducted. It sketches a brief background to the ageold phenomenon of 'extreme' parents, youth and significant others, who get overexcited and display harmful conduct. It also explores the possibility that educators may be opening themselves and their organisations to potential legal liability by not taking active steps to eliminate such conduct. It presents the principles that help determine when parents, educators and significant others have dropped their standard of care below what is reasonable in their circumstances. Their etiquette when dealing with coaches, officials and youth participants is analysed in the context of eliminating aggressive behaviour in sport, and making sport safe and positive for children from a legal perspective. Recommendations are made as possible solutions to assist with education and positive socialisation practices as well as addressing safety in youth sport.