Duties and Responsibilities
These shall include, but are not limited to the following:
-Schedule, coordinate and facilitate meetings of the University Sports Council.
-Draw and ensure implementation of the section’s calendar.
-Source sponsorship in cash or kind from various stakeholders.
-Lead and accompany various teams on trips and excursions.
-Attend Student Council meetings.
-Promote the University’s sporting and recreational vision, mission and objectives and ensure that these draw from and feed into the University’s Strategic Plan (2019-2025).
-Develop, promote and administer all aspects of an inclusive wellness program including leagues, tournaments and special events.
-Establish and manage the University sports academy by ensuring a wide range of organized activities on offer.
-Hire, train, mentor and oversee coaches, officials, scorekeepers and other student workers for all intramural and special events.
-Develop and implement assessment and evaluation mechanisms, providing data and reports to the Dean of Students.
-Evaluate, develop and ensure compliance with best practices in program and risk management.
-Draw up and manage the Sport and Recreation budget.
-Collaborate with other departments, in advancing fitness and wellness.
-Develop collaboration and strategic partnerships with sports key stakeholder organizations.
-Play an active role in holistic Student Development and Life Skills enhancement.
-Perform any other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students.
Qualifications and Experience
-Applicants must at least have earned a first degree in Physical Education, Sport Management or equivalent.
-A Master’s degree in a related area would be an added advantage.
-Holder of a Diploma in Education.
-Applicants must have at least five (5) years’ experience managing and administering sports at Tertiary Institutions.
-Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office.
-Knowledge and experience in Health and Wellness Programmes.
-Member of national, regional or international sports bodies
