Community Sports Liaison Officer

Placements24; Komani; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown (Eastern Cape, South Africa) seeks a Community Sports Liaison Officer to connect residents with local leagues, events and fitness programs. You will promote participation and support community health through sport.

You will identify community needs, foster partnerships with sports organizations and encourage active lifestyles across the region, delivering outreach and engagement that strengthens social cohesion.

Qualifications

• Matriculation or equivalent qualification; experience in community development or sports promotion is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• A genuine passion for sports and community well-being.
• Basic computer literacy, including email and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Promote local sports clubs, events, and fitness programs to the community through outreach methods.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between sports organizations and community members.
• Identify barriers to sports participation and work towards developing solutions.
• Organize and support community sports events and awareness campaigns.
• Maintain a database of local sports resources and opportunities.
• Gather feedback from the community regarding sports needs and interests.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Passion for sports

Education

Matriculation or equivalent qualification

Tools

Email

Word processing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and communicative Community Sports Liaison Officer to foster stronger connections between local residents and sporting opportunities in Queenstown . This role focuses on promoting participation in local sports leagues, events, and fitness programs, acting as a vital link between the community and sports organizations. You will be instrumental in identifying community needs, promoting available resources, and encouraging active lifestyles throughout the Eastern Cape . The ideal candidate is passionate about sports, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, and is dedicated to increasing community engagement in physical activities. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on community health and social cohesion.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote local sports clubs, events, and fitness programs to the community through various outreach methods.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between sports organizations and community members.
• Identify barriers to sports participation and work towards developing solutions.
• Organize and support community sports events and awareness campaigns.
• Maintain a database of local sports resources and opportunities.
• Gather feedback from the community regarding sports needs and interests.

Requirements

• Matriculation or equivalent qualification; experience in community development or sports promotion is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• A genuine passion for sports and community well-being.
• Basic computer literacy, including email and word processing.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth.
• Work within the vibrant sporting community of Queenstown .
• Gain experience in community engagement and sports development.
• Opportunity to positively impact public health and social interaction.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on community impact.