These shall include, but are not limited to the following: -Schedule, coordinate and facilitate meetings of the University Sports Council. -Draw and ensure implementation of the section’s calendar. -Source sponsorship in cash or kind from various stakeholders. -Lead and accompany various teams on trips and excursions. -Attend Student Council meetings. -Promote the University’s sporting and recreational vision, mission and objectives and ensure that these draw from and feed into the University’s Strategic Plan (2019-2025). -Develop, promote and administer all aspects of an inclusive wellness program including leagues, tournaments and special events. -Establish and manage the University sports academy by ensuring a wide range of organized activities on offer. -Hire, train, mentor and oversee coaches, officials, scorekeepers and other student workers for all intramural and special events. -Develop and implement assessment and evaluation mechanisms, providing data and reports to the Dean of Students. -Evaluate, develop and ensure compliance with best practices in program and risk management. -Draw up and manage the Sport and Recreation budget. -Collaborate with other departments, in advancing fitness and wellness. -Develop collaboration and strategic partnerships with sports key stakeholder organizations. -Play an active role in holistic Student Development and Life Skills enhancement. -Perform any other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students.
Qualifications and Experience
-Applicants must at least have earned a first degree in Physical Education, Sport Management or equivalent. -A Master’s degree in a related area would be an added advantage. -Holder of a Diploma in Education. -Applicants must have at least five (5) years’ experience managing and administering sports at Tertiary Institutions. -Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office. -Knowledge and experience in Health and Wellness Programmes. -Member of national, regional or international sports bodies.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit cover letter with six (6) copies of applications. Each set of application must be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, giving full particulars including full names; place, date of birth, copies of I.D, birth certificate and copies of academic (O’ and A’ level) and professional qualifications, all certified. Applicants must give information on experience, date of availability, telephone numbers, names, email addresses and physical addresses of three contactable referees. Applications should be hand delivered to Office No. 113, Administration Building at the University of Zimbabwe or posted to:
DEPUTY REGISTRAR, HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT University of Zimbabwe P O Box MP167 Mount Pleasant HARARE
The closing date of receipt of applications is 13 September 2024.
The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore, men and women are equally encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
