Job Title: Adaptive Sports Officer
Organisation: Ability Sports Africa
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
About Organisation:
Ability Sports Africa (ASA) is a grassroots organization based in Gulu, Uganda that runs adaptive and inclusive sports programs for children and youth with disabilities to provide equal opportunities for disabled people to enjoy the holistic life benefits of sports. ASA uses adaptive games and sports as a platform for social inclusion, advocacy, and raising awareness to promote disability rights and equal participation for disabled people in society. In partnership with Light for the World (LFTW) an organization that has significantly contributed to strengthening eye health systems and amplifying the voices of persons with disabilities, ASA is jointly implementing a three-year project titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Adaptive Sports for Inclusion and Transformational Change,” funded by the Adidas Foundation.
Job Summary: The Adaptive Sports Coordinator is responsible for the technical leadership, coordination, and quality delivery of inclusive and adaptive sports programs for children with disabilities. The role ensures that sports activities are safe, inclusive, age-appropriate, and disability-responsive, contributing to improved physical, psychosocial, and social outcomes for children and youth with disabilities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Programme Coordination & Implementation
- Design and adapt sports activities to meet the needs of children with different types of disabilities.
- Develop adaptive sports curricula, session plans, and training manuals for schools and community programs in accordance with approved workplans and budgets.
- Coordinate delivery of adaptive sports sessions in schools and community settings.
- Support organisation of training, sports sessions, competitions, and community outreach events.
- Ensure adaptive sports activities are inclusive, safe, and accessible to persons with diverse disabilities.
- Support planning and implementation of inclusive sports events, tournaments, and outreach activities.
- Programme Participant Support.
- Support identification, registration, and participation of athletes with disabilities.
- Work closely with coaches, physiotherapists, and support staff to ensure participant wellbeing and safety.
- Promote athlete-centred approaches that respect dignity, choice, and inclusion.
- Provide technical guidance on inclusive sports methodologies to teachers, coaches, and volunteers.
- Learning & Capacity Building.
- Train and mentor games and sports teachers, ASA coaches, and community facilitators on adaptive sports techniques.
- Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous programme improvement.
- Logistics & Administrative Support.
- Coordinate logistics for sports activities, including venues, equipment, and transport.
- Support procurement and inventory management of adaptive sports equipment.
- Track activity-related expenses and submit accountability documentation in a timely manner.
- Safeguarding, Inclusion & Risk Management
- Ensure all adaptive sports activities comply with ASA safeguarding, child protection, and safety standards.
- Conduct risk assessments for sports activities and ensure use of appropriate equipment and safe practices.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Should have a degree in sports science or another related field
- Should have at least 5 years working in sports related projects.
- Should be knowledgeable about disability and adaptive sports, including rules of adaptive games, training methods, use and maintenance of adaptive equipment, coaching adaptations for various disabilities, etc.
- Must be a good communicator and innovative.
- First aid and CPR certification; strong training or certifications in child safeguarding.
- Must be a team leader who gives opportunities for others to shine in what they do best.
- Must have a coaching certificate in at least one adaptive sport or disability sports.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit the following documents as one PDF file:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Relevant academic and professional documents
Send applications to: career@abilitysportsafrica.org and copy to:
faruk@abilitysportsafrica.org OR Hand delivery at our office at Elephante Commons along Jomo Kenyatta Road
Deadline: 6th February 2026
NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Ability Sports Africa is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60