Job Description

Africa University is a private, pan- African, United Methodist-related institution located in Mutare, Zimbabwe. The University is also a member of the Association of African Universities and is inviting suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following strategic positions:

SPORTS DIRECTOR (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Sports Director provides leadership of University sports for students and staff. The position involves advising on relevant policy and planning and coordination of university sports within and outside campus and ensuring that planned programmes are implemented effectively.

Qualifications and Experience

Desired Attributes
• Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, Sport Administration or Sport Science
• Masters Degree in Management of Sports and Administration or equivalent.
• An advanced degree in a relevant field will be desirable.
• 3 years of experience in sports administration at a tertiary or higher education institution.
• Must be able to work long and odd hours as well as during weekends and public holidays.
• Good command of English
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Clean class 4 drivers licence
Duties & Responsibilities
• Providing overall strategic leadership, direction and management of diverse University sporting activities
• Develops and executes strategic plan for sports at the University.
• Advises on policy issues related to the University sports.
• Interfaces with both internal and external clients on sports related matters.
• Participates as team member in resource mobilization for sport.
• Prepares budgets and manages the sports budget
• Coordinates planning of both intramural and extramural sports programmes
• Supervises staff in the sports unit and conducts their performance appraisals
• Develop collaboration and strategic partnerships with sports organizations (Sports and Recreation Commission, Zimbabwe Olympic Committee and National Sports Association foundations, corporate world and government agencies).
• Perform any other duties as required by the Dean of Students.