Sport Promotion Officer: Recreation Development

Requirements

National Senior Certificate plus a three-year Degree/Diploma (NQF level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Sport Management / Sport Administration / Human Movement studies / Recreation Leisure studies / Sport coaching and Human sciences / Sport and Exercise science / Sport and Exercise technology coupled with 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in Sport and Recreation environment. Competencies: Good communication and organising skills. Knowledge of relevant pre-scripts in sport and recreation. Ability to work under pressure. Knowledge and understanding of the departmental policies and procedures. Coaching and mentoring skills. Project and event management skills. Basic computer skills. Basic knowledge of Financial Administration. Report writing skills, Presentation skills will be an added advantage. Knowledge of relevant prescripts. Exposure in several codes or federations. A valid driving license is required.

Key Responsibilities

Promote and implement healthy lifestyle programmes in communities and wards to increase participation in sport and recreation. Coordinate non- financial and financial support towards community-based sport and recreation forums. Assist in the implementation of interventions to increase the number of participants from specific target groups in sport and recreation activities. Establish local community sport and recreation structures in wards and hubs. Facilitate the provision of equipment and attire resources to Hubs and communities. Conduct coaching clinics and workshops for sport and recreation participants and structures. Promote and Implement Indigenous Games programmes in wards and capacitate stakeholders on the technical guidelines. Collect and consolidate all related data and submission of weekly and monthly reports. Facilitate skills development initiatives in communities and recreational structures. Implement all recreational programmes as per the annual operational plan. Perform events management/coordination activities in recreational programmes and activities. Liaise with Hubs, NPO’s, NGOs and sister departments to increase the number of participants in sports and recreation activities. Plan, develop and implement community sports, and community mass participation programme. Conduct monthly meetings with community sport and recreation forums, federations, clubs and schools. Coordinate campaigns with relevant stakeholders and government departments. Promote integrated programmes of all sector departments and relevant stakeholders. Promote awareness and participation to all ages, gender and capability categories. Provide administrative functions in relation to programmes that are implemented. Collect, analyze, compile and update data in recreational activities

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Notes

Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.