Time Management and Work-Life Balance of Teacher-Coachers

Teacher-coachers utilize a variety of time management strategies, which directly influence their success in sports events. This highlights the importance of understanding time management within physical education. This study evaluated the time management skills of teacher-coaches and its relationship to their work-life balance. It also explored how demographic factors—age, sex, civil status, length of service, income, and academic specialization—affect these aspects. A descriptive-comparative and correlational research design was employed. Data were gathered from 43 teacher-coaches, selected through stratified random sampling, using validated questionnaires. Statistical analyses, including means, t-tests, and Pearson’s r, were used to analyze the data. The study found that teacher-coaches generally demonstrated strong time planning and positive time management attitudes. Time-wasting behaviors were reported at moderate to low levels. Work-life balance was generally perceived as low across most demographic categories. Social competence and academic performance were rated highly, except in relation to family structure. Notably, a significant positive correlation was found between time management skills and work-life balance. Based on these results, it is recommended that school administrators prioritize programs to improve teacher-coaches’ time management and work-life balance. Implementing a time management matrix for all staff and empowering administrative officers to streamline tasks can help teacher-coaches focus on essential priorities, thereby enhancing their well-being and effectiveness.