Sports Officer

Responsibilities

• Prepares student for participation in national, regional and international games and sporting events
• Implements sporting and recreational programs for the University
• Notifies the medical team of the physical condition of players for necessary actions.
• Participates sports and recreation sponsorship and fundraising events
• Supports the running of the University sports tournaments and other sporting and recreational events.
• Compiles data to update university inventory of sporting and recreational equipment and facilities
• Coaches University Teams in the relevant fields of expertise
• Liaises with the University Games Union to organize and coordinate University sports and recreation programs
• Coordinates the production and dissemination of sports publications at the University e.g. Sports fixtures, results, sports magazines and Journals Supervises support staff tending the sports ground Performs any other official duties as assigned by the Senior Sports Tutor

Requirements

• Should have a Master’s degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sports Management or Biological Science from a recognized institution
  
• Should have a minimum of three (3) years working experience in sports administration gained from a reputable organization.
  
• Should have a coaching qualification in at last one game
  
• Working experience with students is an added advantage.