December 17th, 2020 at 12:01 pm
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Sports Development Officers At National Sports Authority.
Responsibilities
As a sports development officer, you’ll need to:
- identify sport, recreation and health initiatives and oversee strategic planning and implementation
- coordinate, deliver and promote relevant activities, classes and events, often within a specific community or to targeted groups
- recruit, train, support, develop and manage coaches and volunteer staff
- raise public awareness of health and fitness issues and promote participation in sport, particularly among underrepresented groups
- evaluate and monitor activities and projects using performance indicators
- maintain records and produce written reports
- attend local, regional and national meetings, seminars and conferences
- check venues and manage facilities
- liaise with clubs to develop coaching and youth development and to help clubs handle issues such as safeguarding more effectively
- work in partnership with school initiatives such as Active Schools, to encourage participation in sport and organise parental involvement
- work with NGBs for specific sports in relation to clubs and events
- develop a range of partnerships with organisations and initiatives focused on health education, criminal justice and community regeneration
- manage resources and a budget and identify potential opportunities for external funding
- maintain links with county, regional and national sporting representatives and organisations
- work within specific guidelines, e.g. equal opportunities, health and safety and child protection
- offer coaching and supervision when appropriate.
QUALIFICATION
- Must have a good first Degree/HND
- A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant working experience in the area of expertise.
- Age 22-35
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit an application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies o academic/professional certificates, and a National service certificate to [email protected] or the address below before the close of day on 15th January 2021.
The Director-General, National Sports Authority
P. O. Box 1272, Osu-Accra
