Principal Sports Officer

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating preparation of sports annual and quarterly workplans, sports highlights and reports;
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders in identifying land for sports infrastructure development
• 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;
• Recommending exceptionally talented persons to the county sports office, Federations, clubs or Sports Academics for further training;
• Coordinating Ex-officio membership activities in sports management, training and development;
• Monitoring and evaluating sports programs in the district.