Sports Officer (Senior Officer) at Equity Bank Kenya

Job Summary: 
This role is responsible for strengthening the coordination of sports activities across the bank to contribute to the health and wellness of staff by incorporating sporting activities that deliver health, social, and community benefits that are well-recognized. To initiate activities and programs that will ensure a healthy workforce and decrease the number of sick days claimed by employees as well as reduce stress levels and maintain the mind –body balance. The sports officer will support the sports coordinator in organizing and consolidating staff efforts in having continuous sports and wellness activities across all the branches and regions throughout the year.

Key Accountabilities.

• To promote, encourage, and develop Participation of staff in regional games/ family sports day and Interbank games.
• To promote and develop the highest proficiency in sports participants across the regions.
• To arrange and assist in conducting instructional matches for sports participants, coaches, officials, and other areas of interest to Equity Sports.
• To promote major sports competitions and demonstrations.
• To assist the sports coordinator in the development and implementation of sport team goals and objectives by attending organizational meetings and consulting with the stakeholders.
• Being available to sports team members and officials during the development and implementation of projects.
• Work together with the sports coordinator to ensure that the activities and undertaking of the team are sound and reflect favorably on the Bank’s brand.
• Ensure performance standards of the training meets the Bank’s expectations and are geared towards the team excelling in competitions.
• To create a database of well qualified players, instructional coaches, and officials.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Degree holders in sports management courses.
• A minimum of 2 years in sports management roles. 
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite and packages

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-initiative, Team player & Flexibility.