Pwani University, a Premier University at the Coast situated in the beautiful scenic tourist resort town of Kilifi is an equal opportunity employer. The University’s Mission is to generate, disseminate and apply knowledge while sustaining excellence in teaching, learning and research by molding students to international standards and encouraging and supporting members of staff to undertake research. The University has a vacancy for the position of Sports Development Officer Grade C.
SPORTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER GRADE C 1 POSITION REF: PU/ADV/11/03/2023
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF SPORTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER GRADE
C
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
TERMS OF SERVICE
Benefits for the above positions include a
competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and
dependents, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training
and other regular allowances as determined by SRC.
How to Apply
Applications should include an up to date CV,
providing details of age, marital status, academic and professional
qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address,
telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the
competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.
Applications and letters of recommendation from referees should be
addressed to:
The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P.O Box 195-80108, Kilifi
Candidates with foreign qualifications MUST submit
a Certificate of Recognition from the Commission of University Education (CUE)
Pwani University is an equal-opportunity employer, female
candidates and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The
latter should attach their National Council for Persons with Disability (NCPWD)
Certificate.
The deadline for submitting applications is Wednesday 22nd March 2023.
Applications received later than this date will
not be considered
Please Note that: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification
NO FEE
PWANI UNIVERSITY DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE
RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, OR APPOINTMENT)
