The Federal University of Technology, Akure, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the Non-teaching position below:
Job Title: Director, Sports
Location: Ondo
The Person
The Director must be a person of high integrity and moral character with excellent interpersonal relations.
He/she must be capable of carrying all staff of the Directorate along.
He/she must also be receptive in line with the phased physical development plan of the University.
He/she must enjoy good physical and mental health.
In addition, he/she must be able to provide good professional leadership to the staff of the Directorate.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible to the University through the Chairman of Sports Council for:
General administration of sports in the University.
Preparation of Annual Sports Programmes, staff schedules; and evaluation of same.
Preparation of Annual Budget for the Unit.
Responsible for the technical supervision of all personnel in the Unit - both permanent and part-time.
Attending meetings of professional bodies and sports, organisations/associations such as NAPHER, NUGA, FISU, WAUG, HAN etc.
Administering sports facilities and equipment through the Deputy and Store Officer respectively.
Advises the University Management on health related matters.
Supervises the conduct of medical registration for new students and new staff.
Secretary to Sports Council.
Other duties assigned by the Vice Chancellor through the Sports Council from time to time.
Qualifications
A good first degree from a recognized University in Physical and Health Education plus 15 years coaching experience.
Possession of higher degree certificate will be an added advantage.
Membership of recognised sports related professional bodies is required.
Possession of higher degree certificate will be an added advantage.
Required Personal Attributes:
The Director must be a person of high integrity and moral character With excellent interpersonal relations.
He/she must be capable of carrying all staff of the Directorate along.
He/she must also be receptive In tine with the phased physical development plan of the University.
He/she must enjoy good physical and mental health.
In addition, he/she must be able to provide good professional leadership to the staff of the Directorate.
Conditions of Service
The successful candidate shall hold office for a period of five (5) years from the date of assumption of office and may be re’appointed as may be determined by the appropriate University laws and the Governing Council.
Method of Application
Interested candidates are required to submit twenty five (25) photocopies of their certificates, Curriculum Vitae and other relevant credentials in the format below:
Name in full (Surname first in capital letters)
Place and date of birth
Nationality
Permanent home address
Present Home Address
Present postal address/GSM numbers/E-mail Address
Marital status
Number and ages of children (if any)
Post applied for
Educational institution attended (with dates)
Academic and professional qualifications obtained (with dates) attach 3 copies of your credentials
Present employment, status and salary both in level and amount
Statement of experience , including full details of former and present post
Extra-curricula activities
Name and address of 3 referees
Signature and date
Application must be accompanied with a Vision Statement of the applicant, in not more than 1000 words, detailing a five year plan for the unit/directorate which is being applied for.
All applications should be forwarded to: The Registrar,
Federal University of Technology,
P.M.B. 704,
Akure,
Ondo State.
In addition to stating the names and addresses of the Referees, candidates should request the Referees to send confidential reports on them under separate cover, direct to the Registrar using the address above. And marked “For the Attention of the Director of Establishments and Human Resources”
Note
Application not accompanied with the stipulated copies of photocopies of CV, Certificates and other credentials will be deemed invalid
Only application from candidates shortlisted for interview will be acknowledged via e-mail or SMS on mobile phone services.