Deputy Director of Sports - (1) Post at County Government of Busia

Advert No. CPSB/68/2023

Specific duties and responsibilities will include: -

• Designing and coordinating sports and youth programmes;
• Coordinating identification and establishment of sports and youth centers;
• Acquiring, distributing and maintaining of sports equipment and implements; 
• Sensitizing the sports and youth fraternity on dangers of doping, drugs and substance abuse;
• Coordinating sports and youth programmes and activities for vulnerable groups;
• Participating in addressing sports and youth groups’ complaints, petitions and disciplinary matters from sports federation and field offices;
• Coordinating, marking and weighing standards in sports;
• Overseeing implementation of sports and youth development projects; 
• Monitoring implementation and evaluation of sports and youth programmes and activities
• Participating in monitoring and evaluation of sports programmes and activities in the County.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served for a minimum period of Five (5) years the position of Principal Sports Officer, and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service or Five (5) years in the private sector
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Physical Education, Sports Science or Leisure and Recreation Management from a university recognized in institution;

OR 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences with a post graduate Diploma in Sports Administration and Management or equivalent qualification from a university recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Physical Education, Recreation Management, Social Sciences, Exercise and Sports Science from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Application; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results