Summary
The University of Sharjah is seeking a Head of Sports Activities Section to lead sports programs, teams, tournaments, and activities for the university community. The role includes coaching and supervising university teams, managing budgets and staff development, promoting healthy lifestyles, and ensuring health and safety procedures are followed. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in sports management or a related discipline, CPR and First Aid certification, and 12–14 years of UAE experience in a similar role. Strong Arabic and English communication skills are required; priority is given to UAE nationals.
The posting
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As the Head of Sports Activities Section , you are expected to support, organize, and promote sports and physical health activities at the University of Sharjah and ensure high standards of training, coaching, efficient use of resources, and the creative development of the physical health and sports curriculum. As well as help engage students in various sports activities, programs and events to enhance and develop their physical skills.
- Supervise all sports activities and teams at the sports complex, and organize sports tournaments and championships that represent a positive image of the University, and help enhance the university community member's health and fitness.
- Support and encourage various sports activities and programs for individuals and teams, and promote healthy life style by encouraging the university's community members to eat healthy and develop a suitable exercise schedule.
- Encourage students to compete by coaching and supervising the team of the University of Sharjah to be prepared and participate in various sporting competitions.
- Play a part in preparing the deanship's budget by ensuring that adequate provision is made for all sports activities, and are within the limits of the budget. As well as suggest developments and improvements in the sports complex when needed.
- Communicate with UoS community members and the external community to organize and promote sports activities for governmental authorities, institutions and departments to market sports activities and encourage people to attend.
- Provide leadership to the Sports Activities team in order to build and develop their capabilities, provide them with development opportunities such as training, coaching, etc., as well as report on their performance.
- Participate in the hiring process for the section including identifying job requirements, sorting and reviewing candidate resumes, and contributing to the selection and interview process in order to ensure the best and most suitable candidates are selected for the available vacancies.
- Participate in the preparation of the department's annual budget, in collaboration with the Dean and other heads, and track the section's expenditures and ensure they are within the limits of the budget.
- Ensure health and safety procedures are implemented at all times by to ensure the safety of individuals and prevent accidents, as well as handle sports injuries and other emergency health issues. As well as respond to emergency situations, provide first aid and contact emergency personnel when needed.
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, or any relevant sports/physical health discipline.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- Fitness instructor certification will add an advantage.
- 12-14 years of UAE experience in similar role preferably in higher education institutions.
- Priority to UAE Nationals.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare professional documents, in both Arabic and English.
- Excellent working knowledge of personal computer applications with an emphasis on MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Teams.
- Ability to act calmly and quickly in emergencies.
- Knowledge of emergency and evacuation processes.
- Excellent time management skills.