Sports Officer Careers in Kenya at Impala Club

Job Title: Sports Officer

Company: Impala Club

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya


Responsibilities:

• Assist and Compile section budgets, annual plans and activities for smooth running of all sections and academies.
• Ensure all sections and their academies are running professionally and adhering to the sports code of conduct.
• Ensure that all sports grounds, facilities and equipment are properly maintained in accordance with Sections agreed maintenance standards and advice on all upgrades and replacements.
• carrying out health and safety checks on the equipment and site;
• advertising and promoting the club or centre to increase usage, which may include commissioning and considering market research;
• Undertake all administrative responsibilities for sports including interviewing, assessing and selecting coaches and sports staff, developing job descriptions, developing player contracts and advising the Management Committee through the sports Convenor on catering, transport, medical and insurance requirements of Club Teams.
• maintaining high levels of customer care, often with a particular focus on avoiding loss of existing users;
• handling and recording complaints and incidents, e.g. accidents and emergencies, theft escalated to him from members, staff etc and escalating where necessary.
• Manage all sports staff and ensure all sports staff(including coaches) have the required professional qualifications and experience to perform their duties
• Ensure sports facilities are utilised by i.e. members, registered section members, registered academy members and contracted institutions.
• writing monthly or weekly reports to be issued to the sports convenor and preparing cash projections for all section (including academies).
• Build and maintain sporting links within the surrounding communities (schools, community clubs, associations etc.)

Educational requirements and experience:


• Suitable candidates must possess a relevant University Degree in sports management or a related field with a professional qualification in sports.
• She/he must have at least 4 years’ experience in a reputable sports institution or organisation, with a minimum of 2 years at managerial level.
• Knowledge of MS Office and good interpersonal skills, excellent communication and analytical skills are a must.

How to Apply:
Applicants for the position are requested to send their CVs to: jobs@impalaclub.co.ke noting to clearly mark the subject head  “Application for Sports Officer”.

All CVs MUST be sent electronically and no physical applications will be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 29th Oct 2013