Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 7, No. 4, Part IV, November, 2019 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________ 44 P-ISSN 2350-7756 | E-ISSN 2350-8442 | www.apjmr.com Competency Requirements of Sports and Wellness Centers as Basis for Intervention Scheme Rowena T. Albao*, Emily J. Berja, Marivic D. Paghubasan, Apolonia C. Sebello Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology, Naga City, Philippines * wengtolledoalbao@gmail.com Date Received: October 4, 2019; Date Revised: November 23, 2019 Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Vol. 7 No.4, 44-48 November 2019 Part IV P-ISSN 2350-7756 E-ISSN 2350-8442 www.apjmr.com CHED Recognized Journal ASEAN Citation Index Abstract- Recruitment and hiring in the twentieth century focused primarily on matching people to specific jobs. In the twenty-first century, with the accelerated pace of change experienced by most organizations, there is an increasing demand for selecting people who are in line with the broader context of operating within the organization, such as compliance with the ideals of the company, interactions with peers and clients, and the physical environment, such as the technologies used by the organization. In this study, competency-based hiring requirements of wellness centers in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines were explored for the basis of the enhancement training program of the Bachelor in Physical Education major in Sports and Wellness Management in Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology. The study adopted a descriptive method of research. Wellness centers identified knowledge, skills and professional accountability and responsibility is of importance in hiring an individual. Based on the results of the study, an intervention scheme, a short-term program that will prepare the students for relevant employment, is proposed. The acquired knowledge and skills of the students in the training would intensify their confidence level as well as transform their work ethics and values. Keywords: employment, selection, intervention INTRODUCTION Sport and wellness management as a new academic discipline has seen impressive growth throughout the globe [1]. The development has intensified the need for sport management practitioners, and there has been a great deal of interest in the occupational areas of sport management. Universities have therefore tried to establish sport management curricula at the undergraduate and graduate levels in order to meet the needs of students who are specifically trained in the field of sport management [2]. Over recent years, the number of higher education institutions in the administration of sport has increased worldwide . In accordance with the sports market, the academic discipline of sport administration has evolved over the last 50 years since the establishment of the first sports management program at Ohio University in 1966 [3] - [4]. This development has heightened the need to inform sports authorities around the globe [2], and employment opportunitie s in the sporting sector have earned significant attention [1]. The goal of the universities is to set up sport management curricula at the undergraduate and graduate levels to meet the needs of students who are specifically trained in the field of sport management [2]. In recent years, the number of higher education institutions in the area of sports administration has grown worldwide. Most graduates join the sport management academic program each year to train for a future career in sport [1]. According to Parkhouse and Pitts [5], the sports administration specialization has been one of the fastest growing areas on college campuses (p. 3). Approximately 82% of the organizations offering sport training services have expanded in just seven years [6]. Sport management education is a relatively young specialty in Australia, with the first degree program initiated in 1991 [7] Smith and Westerbeek [7] also recorded 37 public and 2 private universities, with 10 institutions providing a three- year, full-time Bachelor in Sports Management degree in 2004 in Australia. Smith and Westerbeek [7] reported that about 1,500 students have been admitted to some kind of sport, leisure management or program every year. With the fast growing industry of sports and wellness management, needs for competent professional in the field were in demand [8]. Competence for any work can be described as a set of human qualities that allows workers to meet the expectations of their internal and external clients and stakeholders.