Pwani University began as Kilifi Institute of Agriculture in 1984 though the first intake of 200 students for the Two Year Certificate Course in Agriculture and Home Economics was in July 1987. By 2007, Kilifi Institute of Agriculture had graduated 3,837 students. The Institute also hosted a number of Masters and PhD research students from other national universities. On 23rd August 2007, Kilifi Institute of Agriculture was upgraded to a Constituent College of Kenyatta University, and in March 2013, it was given a charter as a full- fledged University. It is strategically placed in the heart of the Coastal region of Kenya in Kilifi Town, right on the Mombasa-Malindi Highway; and is equipped with facilities to offer quality training in Tropical Agriculture, Tropical Medicine, Marine Sciences and Education. So whether you’re finishing high school, beginning university for the first time, or pursuing graduate studies, you’ll find a wide range of options at Pwani University. Our University has more than five schools which all together offer a diversity of degree programmes in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Health and Education. The University has engaged highly qualified staff members.

REF: PU/ADV/05/09/2023

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF SPORTS AND GAMES OFFICER II GRADE 7

This is a middle level position in this cadre in the University and appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Council from time to time depending on age, citizenship or any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenyan Labour Laws.

Academic Qualification

The candidate must possess a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education/Sports Science and Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution.
In addition, the candidate must have the following requirements:

•  Aged above 25 years
•  Physically fit

Experience

The candidate should have ten (10) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of a Sports and Games Tutor I or comparable grade with proven integrity, honesty, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.
In addition, the candidate should have experience in the following;

•  Assist in ensuring proper state of games and sports materials and equipment.
•  Assist in issuing of games and sports materials and equipment.
•  Assist in keeping inventory of games and sports materials and equipment.
•  Assisting in implementation of sports strategic plan
•  Assisting in preparing budgets for sports and games
•  Assisting in preparing reports on sport and games
•  Assisting in preparing sports and games calendar and schedules
•  Ensuring adherence to safety procedures in sports and games
•  Maintaining safe custody of sports and games equipment as per guidelines
•  Training and coaching Responsibilities
• As stipulated in the Job Description for this grade.

Skills
The candidate must have the following:-

•  Communication skills
•  Computer proficiency
•  First Aid and life saving
•  Interpersonal skills
•  Organisational skills
•  Public relations
•  Report writing skills
•  Team work

TERMS OF SERVICE

Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependents, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances as determined by SRC.