Sports Events Assistant (School/Community) [Openings: 2]

Sports

K sh 36,000 – 46,000 gross / month

Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Jamhuri Grounds / Showground belt Overview: Weekend tournaments and school sports days run on precision, and you’ll be at the heart of it. From marking pitches to setting up flags, goals, and tents, every detail helps the day flow smoothly. Your hands-on work keeps events safe, organized, and visually clear for participants and spectators alike. You’ll manage registrations, verify waivers, and issue bibs and schedules to teams. Coordinating fixtures, updating brackets, and recording results accurately ensures competitions run on time. Radios and clear communication are your allies for keeping multiple pitches aligned. Crowd and participant management is just as important as the physical set-up. Calm guidance, quick problem-solving, and courteous interactions help everyone enjoy the event and stay safe. On finals days, speed and accuracy get extra attention every second counts. Post-event, you’ll oversee equipment returns, inventory, and storage, while liaising with first-aid, security, and vendors. A neat handover signals a well-run event and keeps the next day’s prep easier. If you thrive in structured chaos, enjoy outdoor teamwork, and take pride in flawless execution, this role lets you see your efforts make a tangible difference on the field every weekend. Key Responsibilities: - Mark pitches; set flags/goals; erect tents/signage. - Register teams; verify waivers; issue bibs and schedules. - Coordinate fixtures table; update brackets/boards. - Record results and disciplinary notes; submit final report. - Manage equipment returns; inventory and storage. - Liaise with security/first-aid and vendors on site. Education & Experience: - Diploma Events/Sports; 0–1 year. Skills: - Planning, stamina, radio comms, and courteous problem solving. KPIs: On-time starts, results accuracy, equipment return rate, participant feedback. Compensation (Kenya): - Roster day rate: KES 1,800–2,300 (≈ KES 36,000–46,000/month depending on calendar). - Finals day premium: +KES 400 per finals event. Client estimates vary with seasonality, late finishes, and the ability to manage multiple pitches. Day rates move up after 3 clean events. Benefits: - Meals, PPE, and late transport when needed. Growth Path: - Assistant → Coordinator → Events Supervisor.