East London Sports Development Lead

Placements24

East London

Hybrid

ZAR 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Regional Sports Development Officer to promote sports participation and nurture grassroots talent in the East London region of the Eastern Cape. The role focuses on coordinating community programs, building partnerships with schools, clubs, and local authorities, and driving sustainable sports initiatives for youth development.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and has at least four years of experience in sports development or community

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Development Studies, Education, or a related field.
Solid understanding of sports development principles and best practices.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to plan, organize and execute community-based sports projects.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic sports development plans for the East London region.
Coordinate and manage community sports programs, events and outreach activities.
Identify and nurture local sports talent, providing pathways for development.
Build and maintain relationships with schools, community leaders, local government and clubs.
Seek and manage funding opportunities and sponsorships for initiatives.
Organise training workshops for coaches, volunteers, and sports administrators.
Monitor, evaluate impact and report progress to stakeholders.