Athletes House Managers – Job Description

Making of Champions (MoC) is seeking House Managers to guide, coordinate and monitor the activities of Athletes in the MoC Athletes House, Lagos. Successful candidates (Male & Female) will be responsible for the welfare of the Athletes living in the boys’ and girls’ Athletes Houses and for the maintenance of these houses.

Responsibilities

  • Handle the smooth running of the House: supervision of domestic services staff, general tidiness of the House, procurement of daily and maintenance needs of House, preparation/coordination of light meals.
  • Monitor the nutritional intake (food and supplements) of the students at the Athletes’ House.
  • Oversee the medical care of the students at the Athletes’ House as needed.
  • Oversee the safety and security of the students in and outside the House.
  • Supervise hygiene practices and cleanliness (including appearance) of the students, and ensure they wear the appropriate training kits and clothes as appropriate for functions.
  • Maintain a supportive presence in the House at all times while inculcating good manners and courtesy in the students.
  • Supervision of compliance with after-school activities (assignments, training, etc), closely monitor their academic progress and ensure they follow any other necessary routines as appropriate.
  • Meet with the Head Coach and Athlete Performance Manager regularly (weekly) to discuss the welfare of the students, including any disciplinary measures that may be necessary.

Requirements

  • A Tertiary Education Certificate in any discipline (possessing a degree in Physical Education, Sports Management or Sports or Health-related fields would be an advantage).
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ relevant experience working with young people, especially in roles requiring providing care and emotional support.
  • A flair, passion and interest in Sports Management, clearly demonstrated through hobbies, club memberships and other extra-curricular activities at university, at work or outside of work.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
  • Exceptional communication abilities – excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multitask and focus on a variety of projects while working closely with teams of MoC staff and athletes throughout the country.
  • Interest/Experience in Sports especially Athletics is beneficial but not compulsory.

Application & Deadline

Send your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] with “MoC Athletes House Managers” as the email subject. The application deadline is Saturday10th February, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

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Yemi Galadima is a Senior Sportswriter and Editor at Making of Champions. She has a bias for Athletics and was previously a Sports Reporter at the National Mirror, where she hosted a weekly column ‘On the Track with Yemi Olus’ for over two years. A self-acclaimed ‘athletics junkie’, she has covered national and international events live, such as the African Athletics Championships, African Games, Olympics and World Athletics Championships. She also freelances for World Athletics.

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