Senior Sports Officer
Full time @Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) posted 26 minutes ago in Education Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 24634
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Education
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
Senior Sports Officer
Salary Scale: PU6.1
No. of Positions: 1 (One)
Reports to: Principal Sports Officer
Responsible for:
- Sports Officers
Reference No.: SSO-UNITE-2026(3)
Job Purpose
To organize and coordinate sporting and recreational events at the Institute campus and off campus.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supports the Principal Sports Officer in the development, implementation and review of sports policies and guidelines.
- Participates in the development of budget proposals for sports and recreation facilities and activities.
- Ensures safety and security of participants during sporting activities.
- Supports the Principal Sports Officer in promoting student and staff participation within and without the Institute in games and sporting events.
- Participates in supervision of the implementation of sporting and recreational programmes for the Institute.
- Supervises the maintenance of sports equipment and facilities.
- Monitors the performance of contracted or hired Coaches and advises the Principal Sports Officer accordingly.
- Follows-up the notification of the physical condition of players for necessary action with the medical team.
- Assists the Principal Sports Officer to plan and organize sports and recreation sponsorship and fundraising events.
- Conducts market surveys and advises the Principal Sports Officer on appropriate sports equipment and facilities on the market and their cost.
- Coordinates and supervises Institute sports tournaments and other sporting and recreational events.
- Supports the Principal Sports Officer in the design of sports development programmes of the Institute.
- Undertakes sports research to enhance the capability of the Institute in all sporting and recreational aspects including coaching, training, sports facilities management, events management and funds raising.
- Maintains an inventory of Institute sporting and recreational equipment and facilities.
- Coaches Institute Teams in the relevant field of expertise.
Person Specifications
Qualifications
- An honors Bachelor’s degree in either Sports Science, Physical Education, Education, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sports Management or Biological Sciences from a recognized institution.
- A Master’s degree in either Sports Science, Physical Education, Education, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sports Management or Biological Sciences from a recognized Institution.
Work Experience
- Three (3) years working experience in sports administration from a recognised organisation.
- Evidence of personal involvement in games and sports.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit five (5) hard copies of their application in a sealed application package containing the following documents:
- A signed application letter clearly indicating the position applied for and the Job Reference Number in the subject line.
- A detailed, up-to-date, and signed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including current contact details and the names and contacts of three (3) referees (Academic, Professional, and Personal). One referee must be the applicant’s current or most recent employer. Referees should send confidential reference letters directly to jobs@unite.ac.ug.
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
- Equated certificates from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) for all foreign academic qualifications.
- A copy of the National Identity Card (NIN).
- Copies of previous appointment letters.
- Serving officers must attach copies of their current payslips.
Applicants should clearly indicate “Application for the Post of ……………” on the envelope.
Applications that are incorrectly addressed or do not include the required documents will not be considered.
Additional Information
- Age Limit: Applicants should be 45 years or below at the time of application, except for the position of Dean of Students, where the maximum age is 55 years.
- Tenure of Appointment: Positions on Salary Scales PU1–PU3 are offered on a contract basis. Positions on Salary Scales PU4–PU15 are permanent, subject to successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
- Detailed Job Descriptions and Person Specifications are available on the Institute’s website: www.unite.ac.ug.
Submission of Applications
Applications should be delivered physically to the address below not later than 18th August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (East African Time).
The Secretary, Appointments Board
Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)
Kira Municipality
P.O. Box 7112
Kampala
Important Notes
- UNITE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation, such as a helper or sign language interpreter, are encouraged to indicate this in their application to facilitate the necessary arrangements.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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