Job Description
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF SPORTS, JOB GROUP ‘P’ (CPSB 05) – ONE (1) POST ADVERT
NO. 76/2021/2022
Salary Scale: Ksh. 87,360 x 3,190 – 90,550 x 4,490 – 95,040 x 4,860 – 99,900 x 5,010 –
104,910 x 5,240 – 110,150 x 5,500 – 115,650 x 5,780 – 121,430 p.m.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be deployed to head a County sports office. Duties and
responsibilities will entail: coordinating preparation of sports annual work plans, sports
highlights and reports; organizing sports championships; coordinating establishment of
Youth Sports Centers; selecting teams and individuals for national competitions;
partnering with public and private organizations and individuals in developing sports
facilities in the County; liaising with Sports Federations, clubs and teams in conducting
clinics to promote sports standards; recommending exceptionally talented individuals to
Sports Department Headquarters, Sports Federations, clubs or sports academies;
collaborating with Sports Federations to monitor doping in sports; conducting sports
officials; coordinating budget preparation, human resource management and
development; and serving as Secretary to County Sports Council.
In addition, the officer will coordinate acquisition, distribution and maintenance of sports
equipment and implements; participate in addressing sports complaints, petitions and
disciplinary matters from sports federations and field offices; ensure maintenance of
standards of sports goods and equipment; and participate in monitoring and evaluating
sports programmes and activities in the County.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-
i. Served in the grade of Principal Sports Officer for a minimum period of three (3)
years;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Physical Education, Sports
Science or Leisure and Recreation Management from a recognized institution;
OR
iii. Bachelor degree in Social Sciences with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports
Administration and Management equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
iv. Master degree in any of the following disciplines: Physical Education, Recreation
Management, Exercise and Sports Science, Social Sciences, Management and
Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
v. Certificate in Senior management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
from a recognized institution;
vi. Certificate in computer Application from a recognized institution; and
vii. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.