Desenvolvimento de um sistema informático de recrutamento de atletas. Caso de estudo: Associação Académica de Maputo

Abstract

Digital athlete recruitment represents a significant opportunity to modernize and democratize the talent acquisition process in sports clubs, especially in contexts like Mozambique, where access to such opportunities is limited by socio-economic and regional barriers. This scenario calls for innovative solutions that allow for broader talent scouting, overcoming local constraints while promoting greater inclusion and efficiency in the recruitment process. This study focuses on the development of a digital athlete recruitment system, using the Associação Académica de Maputo as a case study a club that reflects the challenges faced by most sports institutions in Mozambique. The proposed system centralizes athlete registration, evaluation, and selection on a web-based platform, offering a more organized and transparent approach to recruitment management. In addition to streamlining the workflow for recruiters, the platform enhances inclusion by enabling athletes from various regions, including those with limited access to technology, to apply and monitor their performance through this digital platform. The development process involved interviews, observations, and literature review as methods for gathering requirements, ensuring the system meets the specific needs of the club and the national sports sector. An evolutionary prototyping model combined with an agile, object-oriented methodology was adopted, providing flexibility and allowing for continuous adjustments based on user feedback. Results indicate that digital solutions for athlete recruitment can optimize talent identification, speed up processes, and reduce costs for both clubs and athletes. Furthermore, it presents a more accessible and cost-effective alternative to traditional recruitment methods. The study also highlights the importance of continuous platform adaptation to meet the dynamic demands of the sector, such as evolving user preferences, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies. The digital recruitment system developed plays a strategic role in strengthening the sports sector in Mozambique, contributing to a more competitive and sustainable environment. This model can serve as a reference for other clubs and sports organizations aiming to adopt modern and efficient talent acquisition practices, expanding visibility and opportunities for athletes across the country and beyond.