Sports Assistant III - 3 Posts at County Government of Kakamega

Basic Salary: Kshs. 26,900 x 1,110 - 28,010 x 1,120 - 29,130 x 1,150 - 30,280 x 1,170 - 31,450 x 1,250 - 32,700 x 1,300 - 34,000 x 1,380 - 35,380p.m.

Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a Senior Officer.

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Undertaking training of sports persons and other trainees in specific sports discipline;
• Conducting fitness classes;
• Keeping track records of trainees;
• Identifying and recording suitable sports venues;
• Imparting sports skills to athletes and other trainees;
• Administering basic First Aid for minor sports injuries;
• Gathering, collating data relevant sports information from the field, ward and other relevant bodies;
• Scouting for sports talent for vulnerable groups and establishing a data base;
• Mobilizing sportsmen and sportswomen to form teams and clubs; and
• Coaching and officiating during sports activities.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade C (Plain) with at least C- (Minus) in either English or Kiswahili and Biology and a pass in Mathematics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in Sports Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in First Aid from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution