Assistant Director Sports at Vihiga County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for oversees the implementation of sports promotion and development policies in the county;
• Designing and coordinating sports programmes;
• Coordinating identification and establishment of youth sport centres;
• Head of sub-counties sports officers;
• Personnel management coordinating sport staffs;
• Evaluation of sport programmes;
• Sensitizing the sports fraternity on dangers of doping, drugs and substance abuse;
• Planning and development of the section;
• Acquisition, distribution and maintenance of sports equipment and implements;
• Preparation of sections budget and procurement plan;
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Director Sports.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor degree in physical science leisure and recreation management or diploma in sporting disciplines;
• At least knowledge in three sporting disciplines;
• Served in the grade of chief sports officer or stadium manager for a minimum period of 5 years;
• Possess Leadership skills, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Ability to work under pressure, Negotiation skills,
• Ability to build and lead cohesive teams, Problem solving skills;
• Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and integrity.