• Sports Programs
• Hospitality Programs
• Technology Programs

This would be an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual to inspire and empower stakeholders and the teaching profession to achieve the LGUC mission.  Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deliver, and assess modules in sports management, including areas such as:
  • Sport governance and policy
  • Event and facility management
  • Sport marketing and sponsorship
  • Financial management in sport
  • Strategic leadership in sport organizations
• Use innovative teaching methods, including blended and online learning.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and projects.
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance processes.
• To teach on Sports, Health & fitness & Academy/Enrichment programs and to contribute to course development and administration
• To teach and assess learning on a range of courses, including college-based qualifications and workforce development.
• To work effectively as a member of the team, liaising with Senior Curriculum Manager and all colleagues in the College.
• To take an active role in own professional development in relation to all aspects of the role.

Research & Scholarship

• Conduct high-quality research in sports management or related fields.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Seek external funding for research projects and collaborations.
• Engage in knowledge exchange and impact activities with industry and community partners.

Industry Engagement

• Build and maintain strong links with sports organizations, governing bodies, and event managers.
• Facilitate student placements, internships, and employability initiatives.
• Contribute to consultancy and professional development programs.

Academic Leadership (Senior Lecturer level)

• Lead module teams and contribute to program leadership.
• Mentor junior staff and support academic development.
• Drive innovation in teaching and research strategies.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• A PhD (or equivalent) in Sports Management or a closely related discipline.
• Proven experience in teaching at higher education level.
• Evidence of research outputs and/or professional practice in sports management.
• Strong understanding of contemporary issues in sport governance, policy, and business.

Organisational Planning & Strategy

• Work with the Executive Leadership Team to shape the organisational business plan, in partnership with programs head and the Council, supported by a clear budget and plan for income generation.
• Lead the implementation of the strategy, ensuring that KPIs are met / action is taken to course correct, and provide day-to-day guidance and long-term strategic direction for all employees within the University
• Oversee the University existing and new products and services, ensuring that they are of the highest standard, and are informed by research and impact evaluation

Leadership

• Advise on the education content of internal and external communications
• Provide overall accountability and leadership in a range of areas including Teaching, publishing, content, research, accreditation status and other professional learning and partner institutions accreditation status
• Report to the Council as required and be the Executive Leadership Team representative for relevant committees and ensure they have the reports and data needed to make informed decisions for the College.
• Provide leadership and development of individuals within the team, including setting clear objectives, responsibilities, performance standards and development goals and managing these accordingly – through informal coaching and feedback and formal discussions including regular one to ones and appraisals
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as directed by managers.

1. Awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety legislation and policy as relevant to the post.
2. An understanding of the Ghana Education, Equality and Diversity policies and a commitment to organization growth.
3. Be committed and adhere to the safety of young and vulnerable adults that we come into contact within our service delivery.
4. Ability to support staff and students and demonstrate empathy. 
5. Teaching expertise – experience of working with teachers and higher education, leaders in a range of contexts, ideally with a focus on professional learning
6. Highly credible, increasingly respected profile (including in public speaking) and a strong network within the education sector
7. Significant professional experience including a senior leadership role and interactions with board level executives or equivalent
8. Ability to motivate and inspire the whole staff team to consistently deliver quality services and develop a high-performance culture
9. Be future focused able to make strategic decisions and deliver capabilities ahead of the institution business requirements as well as in response to them

Skills

1. Excellent and adaptable communication skills
2. Strong autonomy and accountability
3. Strategic thinker and results-driven
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
5. Good attention to detail
6. Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
7. Articulate, and literate – able to express complex concepts both verbally and written down
8. Highly effective organisational skills, with ability to manage a very demanding and varied workload
9. Calm and resilient with a warm sense of humour and ability to work well under pressure
10. Highly numerate (desirable)

Desirable

1. Strong academic skills e.g. at PhD / Master’s level 
2. An appreciation of the drivers of company profitability and cost management
3. Experience of financial management, risk management and strategic business planning
4. Experience of successfully identifying and securing funding bids
5. Experience of successfully leading the delivery of multidisciplinary projects, programmes or organisational initiatives of significant size or impact.

• IT Literate to a good standard
• Understanding benefits of physical activity on an individual basis 
• Knowledge in wellbeing

• Risk Assessment awareness. 
• Knowledge in sports and wellbeing
• Train the trainer 

• PHD, Masters or equivalent

• Qualification in sports performance/science or development.
• Leadership and Management 
• Qualification coaching or leadership.
• Fitness Instructor Qualification 

• Experience of working in a higher education management environment with an emphasis on improving levels of education growth

• Activity coordinator experience

• Working in sports sector

• Behavioural change technics and motivational strategies

• An effective listener that demonstrates an understanding of people’s needs. 
• Able to build inclusive relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Must be confident communicating with customers and colleagues across internal and external partners
• Excellent communication & Customer relationship skills
• Ability to network and work in partnership with others. 
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Ability to plan work in a logical way. 
• Work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work unsupervised and to use own initiative. 
• Positive, energetic, and self-motivated attitude.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing needs and situations

• Ability to demonstrate commitment to LGUC core values and behaviours (“the LGUC Way”) · 
• A commitment to delivering LGUC Strategic Plan ·
• Full Driving License · 
• Able to work evenings/weekends