PRINCIPAL SPORTS OFFICER

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

1. Served in the grade of Chief Sports Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Physical Education, Sports Science or Leisure and Recreation Management from recognized institution; OR
3. Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports Administration and Management or equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
4. Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from recognized institution;
5. Certificate in Computer Application from recognized institution
6. Demonstrate merit and ability as reflection in work performance results.

Duties and Responsibilities

   i.        Coordinating preparation of sports annual and quarterly workplans, sports highlights and reports;

  ii.        Liaising with relevant stakeholders in identifying land for sports infrastructure development

iii.        Partnering with public and private organization in developing sports facilities and related infrastructure, liaising with sub- branches of sports Federations, clubs and teams in conducting clinics on the set sports standards;

 iv.        Recommending exceptionally talented persons to the county sports office, Federations, clubs or Sports Academics for further training;

  v.         Coordinating Ex-officio membership activities in sports management, training and development;

 vi.        Monitoring and evaluating sports programs in the district.