Sports Development Officer at Pwani University

REF: PU/ADV/11/03/2023

This is a middle – level position in this cadre in the University, and appointment is either on permanent and pensionable terms, or on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract depending on age, citizenship and any other reason.

Academic Qualifications

• The candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management or in Physical and Health Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Experience

• The candidate MUST be physically fit and served for three (3) years as a Deputy Sports Officer (Grade or its equivalent in an institution of higher learning or a reputable sports club or have relevant work experience with proven integrity, honesty, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines

Skills and knowledge

The candidate must have skills in:

• First Aid
• Leadership
• Good Public relations
• Good communication
• Driving and riding
• Computer applications
• Team building and team work
• Swimming and diving and other various sports and games activities

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities of the Sports Development Officer Grade C will include but not limited to:

• Responsible for sports, recreation and health activities and implementation
• Responsible for managing sports and recreational resources and facilities
• Coordinating, delivering and implementation of sports and recreational activities
• Responsible for activities of health and fitness issues and promoting participation in sports, particularly amongst underrepresented groups.
• Maintaining records and producing written reports of sports activities
• Attending meetings, seminars and conferences for sports and recreation activities
• Support student and staff clubs in coaching and training various sports disciplines
• Maintaining links with county, regional and national sporting representatives and organizations
• Offering coaching, training, developing and managing coaches and volunteer staff and supervision when appropriate.
• Any other duty as assigned by the Head of Section/ Department