Vacancy: Sports Officer

The SVGCC welcomes applications from qualified and innovative individuals for the position of Sports Officer.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Coordinating, organizing, and promoting sporting events, recreational activities, fitness programmes, and wellness initiatives across the SVGCC’s divisions
● Assisting with the planning and implementation of the SVGCC’s annual sports programme and calendar of activities
● Identifying opportunities to increase student participation in sports, recreation, and physical fitness, with particular emphasis on engaging underrepresented groups
● Collaborating with the SVGCC Sports Coordinator and divisional representatives to promote participation, strengthen interdivisional engagement, and support the development of sporting initiatives
● Coordinating the use of sporting facilities, venues, and equipment to facilitate training sessions, competitions, recreational activities, and representative team participation
● Providing coaching, training, and supervision to student athletes and representative teams, as appropriate
● Promoting healthy lifestyles, physical well-being, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship among students
● Maintaining accurate records of activities and student participation, monitoring programme outcomes, and preparing reports with recommendations for improvement
● Ensuring that sporting and recreational activities are conducted in accordance with the relevant guidelines relating to health and safety, safeguarding, child protection, and equal opportunity
● Performing other related duties consistent with the requirements of the position, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

● At least an Associate degree in Sports Science or a closely related field
● At least two years of experience in sports administration, or coordinating sporting activities (or equivalent practical experience)

APPLICATION PROCESS:

● Gather the following documents as part of your application:
○ Cover Letter
○ A recent Curriculum Vitae
○ Copies of academic certificates certified by the National Accreditation Board
● Submit your application via email to recruitment@svgcc.vc, with the subject title – Job Application: Sports Officer
● Request two professional references – Ask your referees to send letters of reference directly to the HR Manager (using email recruitment@svgcc.vc) without waiting to be contacted by the College.

CLOSING DATE for receipt of applications: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026