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Irene Mutinda

Nairobi

Summary

Accomplished Sports Manager with a proven track record at sports management, enhancing sports programs through strategic planning and innovative leadership. Expert in work coordination and community relations, I've significantly improved team performance and stakeholder engagement. My analytical thinking and creativity have driven process improvements across multiple sports disciplines.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Football Officer

Moving The Goalposts
Kilifi, Kenya
11.2023 - Current

Coordination, management and development of Football section within the organization, the delivery of League Field based football including the administration of the MTG leagues and the management and development of MTG Football Academy. Be responsible for training strategy, capacity development and stakeholder engagement

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1.Project Management

• To organize league events and coordinate selection process of elite team members

• Coordinate all Monthly Training programs for the Academy;

• Oversee the allocation of staff and effective delivery of football outputs during the activities

• Responsible for identification of appropriate local and international tournaments for the

participation of the elite team

• Ensure football trainings of elite Team are undertaken and appropriate to achieve MTG

Vision, Mission and Objectives

• Coordinate Registration of Club, recruitment of players and resource mobilization for Club

• Document lessons, case studies and success stories of Inclusion in league activities

2. Staff Management

• Supervise Coaching staff (Technical bench)

• In consultation with HR Manager, train, recruit, induct and support professional

development of coaches

• Design a training strategy and capacity development plan for referees, first aiders and

coaches from basic to professional skill development

• Coordinate staff football team practice and fitness program.

• Oversee, coordinate and monitor the implementation plan of all football-based life skills

coaching Programs.

3. Football Management

• In charge of organizing and implementing of the Organization annual tournament

• Oversee implementation of football league programs in all counties in the coastal region

• Review or develop football training curricula for coaches, referees, first aiders

• Manage first aid services in all activities, ensure that there’s adequate supply of all first aid

essentials in the Academy league fields and tournaments.

• Generate football section individual weekly reports, monthly section reports

• Work with external and expert trainers to ensure that football leaders progress from basic,

intermediate to advanced levels

• Coordination the development of play-based tool kit for MTG league activities and review of

the same from time to time

• In charge of marking international days related to football

• In liaison with the Office Assistant (Stores), ensure adequate stocking of match report

books, footballs etc.

• Oversee quarterly stock take and provide up to date report of the football store to the

Coordinator.

4. Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Work closely with the M&E team to access updated and validated field reports

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop a strong partnership with football stakeholders both locally and internationally

6. Communication Management:

Internal Communications

• Prepare and participate in periodical meetings

• Provide the Communications officer with contacts for database (donors, consultants,

networks)

• Coordinate with project teams in documentation of projects’ achievements

7. External Communications

• Assist in project special events together with the Communications Officer

• Support the Communications Officer in the production of project related communications

tools: video clips, leaflet, press release/ press kit, database

Senior Swimming Manager and Sports Consultant

Thomas Burke Schools
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2022 - 11.2023

Managed the swimming pool facility and equipment

Created sports programs for athletes and periodized plans for the swimming sessions

Conducted trials and selection of athletes to the club

Managed all athletes during home and away sports sessions

Responsible for annual budgeting and procurement of equipment needed

Monthly report writing and stakeholders presentation

Assisted the teachers to implement the CBC Physical Education sports curriculum

Sports Manager

Don Bosco
Karen, Kenya
03.2020 - 04.2022

Sports coaching, to raise, empower and nurture talents.

➢ Fitness consultant, to teach and demonstrate proper exercise routines.

➢ Organization of team building and exercise programs for clients.

➢ Help clients come up with proper realistic fitness goals.

➢ Perform health related components fitness testing.

➢ To educate and spread awareness on the importance of exercise and sports.

➢ Help athletes/ clients recover from muscular injuries through proper exercise rehabilitation.

➢ Identifying and acquisition of required equipment in the institution/sports center.

➢ Creating an exciting and safe environment for clients to enjoy themselves.

➢ Organization of proper fun and enjoyable recreation activities for clients.

➢ Use sports as a tool for social impact and development.

➢ sports management.

➢ Event planning, organizing and management.

Sports Coordinator

Pioneer Group Of Schools
Muranga, Kenya
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Coordinated sports events successfully, ensuring timely scheduling, venue preparation, and equipment availability.
  • Cultivated a strong community presence for the sports program by actively engaging with local schools, clubs, and organizations.
  • Boosted team morale and cohesion through the organization of team-building activities and events.
  • Ensured compliance with league regulations and safety protocols by diligently reviewing rules and guidelines.
  • Conducted sport’s management by ensuring proper planning, coordinating organizing and controlling sports events and schedules
  • Conducted coaching sessions. Sports specific and fitness programs

Education

Bsc ( Recreation And Sports Management) - Recreation And Sports Management

Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2019

Skills

  • Work Coordination
  • Report Writing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Community Relations
  • Process Improvement
  • Analytical Thinking

Leadership

Accomplishments

Being an overall school games captain and leading two teams (football and hockey) as the head captain in high school.

• Captained Kenyatta University women soccer team (3 years in a row).

• Participated in the 2016 East Africa University games soccer women category as a player and overall team captain.

• Conquered Mt. Kenya heights through adventure and recreation training.

• Featured among the top 25 African soccer coaches in the World Remit Future Stars African competition (September 2018)(https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/sports/2018/09/20/seven-kenyans-shortlited-for-arsenal-training/ )

• Being the first ever employed sports manager at Bosco Boys primary school Kenya. (a project for rescued street children and those from marginalized areas.)

• Founder of Purpose Sports.

Certification

03rd to 7th April 2017 - basic football coaching course under the ministry of sports, culture and the arts in conjunction with the Kenya Academy of Sports.

18th to 22nd June 2018, the hat- trick Initiative and sports for social impact certification by coaches across continents.

30th - 31st July 2018- Tennis Kenya pre-play coaching course.

2014 -2019 - Awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation and sports management by Kenyatta University.

1st July 2020 – awarded COVID Safe Sports Coaches and Officials Certification which is developed and administered by the Australian Coaching Council and the Martial Arts Association.

November 2020 – awarded a level iii FKF (Football Kenya Federation) Referees Certification.

4th-15th October 2021 – Awarded CAF D License Coaching Diploma. (CAF – confederation of African Football).

Jan 2023 – Certified swimming National pool lifeguard by Swim Safe Kenya

August 2023 – Certified Level 1 Swimming coach by KSTCA (Kenya Swimming Teachers and Coaches Association)

Timeline

Football Officer

Moving The Goalposts
11.2023 - Current

Senior Swimming Manager and Sports Consultant

Thomas Burke Schools
06.2022 - 11.2023

Sports Manager

Don Bosco
03.2020 - 04.2022

Sports Coordinator

Pioneer Group Of Schools
01.2019 - 03.2020

Bsc ( Recreation And Sports Management) - Recreation And Sports Management

Kenyatta University
Irene Mutinda