Assistant Director – Sports at Kitui County

Requirements for Appointment

For Appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

1. Served in the grade of Principal Sports Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years.
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Physical Education, Sports Science or Leisure and Recreation Management, from a recognized institution.

OR     

1. Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports Administration and Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Physical Education, Recreation Management, Exercise and Sports Science, Management and Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
4. Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution; and
5. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinating preparation of sports annual work plans, sports highlights and reports;
2. Organizing sports championships;
3. Coordinating establishment of youth sports centers;
4. Selecting teams and individuals for national competitions;
5. Partnering with public, and private organizations and individuals in developing Sports facilities in the County;
6. Liaising with sports federations, clubs and teams in conducting clinics to promote sports standards;
7. Recommending exceptionally talented individuals to Sports Department Headquarters, Sports Federations, clubs or sports academics;
8. Collaborating with Sports Federations to monitor doping in sports;
9. Conduction sports seminars, workshops, clinics, retreats and symposia for sports officials;
10. Coordinating budget preparations, human resource management and development;
11. Serving as Secretary to the County Sports Council;
12. Coordinate acquisition, distribution and maintenance of sports equipment and implements;
13. Participate in addressing sports complaints, petitions and disciplinary matters from federations and field offices;
14. Ensures maintenance of standards of sports goods and equipment; and
15. Participate in monitoring and evaluating sports programmers and activities in the County.