Victor Mbayo
Harare
Summary
Dynamic sport enthusiast, bringing more than twelve years of sport programmes coordination at national and regional level. I am goal-orientated, energetic with strong managerial and relationship-building skills. I have an extensive educational and professional background in physical education, sport science and coaching with experience working in multicultural sport environments. My goal is to continue learning, growing my sport administrative and lecturing exposure.
To be a Sports Lecturer and Facilitator
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education and Co-Curricular Sports Director
Watershed College
Marondera, Zimbabwe
01.2023 - Current
- Drawing up the annual and termly Watershed sports budget and monitoring its implementation by all stakeholders.
- Providing sporting administrative direction, planning and oversight for all staff, programs, facilities and activities.
- Colours awarding to deserving students as directed by the Watershed Sports colours Awards policy
- Ensuring compliance with the College Sports Policy, the Association of Trust Schools (ATS) Sports Policy, the Conference of Heads of Independent Schools of Zimbabwe (CHISZ) Sports Charter, Ministry of Primary and Secondary regulations and Sports Associations.
- Developing and reviewing the Watershed Sport and Physical Education policy and aligning it with Child Safeguarding standards.
- Facilitating participation in local and regional sports fixtures and tours
- Recruiting competent sports coaches and volunteers in all the 8 sporting codes offered at Watershed College.
- Naturing good sport working relations with parents, external stakeholders and private schools that ascribe to the ATS and CHISZ Charter
- Leading Teachers in Charge (TICs), Coaches, Ground staff and volunteers in hosting the Watershed benchmark sporting events including the Watershed Sprints Challenge, T20 Cricket, Boys and Girls Basketball Tournaments and the Girls U16 Volleyball tournament.
- Securing various kit sponsoring partners in Rugby from Waterbury and Kutiwa Brothers, Hockey from Galeep and Old Mutual, Cricket from Introwise, Swimming from CABS, Volleyball from KUTs Enterprises.
- Leading a Watershed Organising team to host the 2024 ATS Soccer tournament involving 17 schools and securing sponsorship from Steward Bank (US$3000), Enbee Stores (US$2000) on a budget of US$17 000 and livestreaming the games on (DSTV) Super Sportschools.
- Head of Department for the Physical Education Department at Watershed College.
- Teaching physical education.
Sport Science Lecturer – Part Time
National University of Science and Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Developing course outlines and reviews.
- Facilitating Sports Psychology and Tennis course lectures online.
- Developing assignment questions and projects for students.
- Setting examinations, developing marking schemes, marking and recording.
- Presenting marks to the Faculty board.
Sport Science and Management Lecturer
Bindura University of Science Education
Bindura, Zimbabwe
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Developing course outlines and reviews.
- Facilitating Sociology of Sport, Sport Marketing, Managing Athletes, Teams and Sport Organisations, Motor Skills Acquisition, Sports Medicine and Talent identification and Development degree module lectures online and face-to-face.
- Attend and contributing during University’s departmental academic meetings.
- Conducting student assessments, research supervisions, setting examinations, developing marking guides, marking students’ assignments and examinations, recording marks and presenting results to Faculty board.
- Assessing and endorsing Bindura University sport partnerships with Sport Federations, Associations and Institutions including the African Union Sports Council Region 5 (AUSC Region 5) in offering the Executive Sports Management Development Programme (MDP).
- Recommending equipment purchases as Member Sport Science Clinic and High-Performance Innovation Hub Project.
- Conducting sport research and community engagements.
Sports Programme Projects Coordinator
Gateway Schools
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Budgeting, organising and facilitating school sport tours for participating teams.
- Market sports programmes reaching over 600 customers each school term.
- Prepare logistical arrangement for meetings with sport stakeholders.
- Prepare and distribute sports training calendars.
- Organise sports training workshops, clinics and seminars for coaches, teachers, sport directors, university students and sport enthusiasts.
- Network with National and International sport bodies including Investec South Africa and Dartfish South Africa to host sport education training workshops.
- Fundraise through hosting sport clinics and workshops.
- Coordinate the Gateway Diploma in Sport Coaching and Management in association with the National University of Science and Technology (NUST).
- Facilitating Foundations of Sport, Pedagogy in Sport, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Physiology of Exercise, Physical Education, Testing and Measurement, Health and Sport, Sports Management and Sports Marketing to diploma students.
- Student assessments, scheming, lesson planning, setting exams and marking.
- IGCSE, AS and A level (Cambridge) Physical education course work assessor for Gateway and Watershed.
- Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council Advanced Level Sport Science and Technology Examinations moderator.
Sport for All and High-Performance Officer
Sports and Recreation Commission
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Implemented quarterly and annual action plans, work plans and reports.
- Supported Sport Development Manager with daily operational functions.
- Chaired National review meetings for the sport for all and inclusion policies.
- Fundraising video filming of documentaries to UNICEF for the Community Sport Development Programme (CSDP) a grassroots project.
- Developed data collection research tools for baseline survey that established preparedness of communities in implementing the CSDP in partnership with UNICEF and Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NIF).
- Conducting focus group discussions in identifying recreation, sport, life skills and facility needs of people living disabilities, girls, women and vulnerable groups using participatory methodologies or bottom-up approaches.
- Drafting guidelines for increasing participation and number of women and girls including those living with disabilities in administration and coaching positions in sport clubs at all levels.
- Spearheaded formulation of best practices guidelines in coaching, youth development, child protection, gender violence in sport for provinces to manage sports clubs effectively.
- Guided National Sport and Paralympic Associations in establishing club structures and constitutions at area, zone, district and provincial level through community sport training programmes.
- Monitoring implementation of CSDP in the 10 Provinces using Results Based Management.
- Conducted the Mid-Term evaluation of the CSDP as member of the secretariat.
- Liaised and convened implementation meetings with UNDP, US Embassy, Zimbabwe Olympic Committee, Zimbabwe National Paralympic Committee, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education Sport Arts and Culture, Municipalities and UNICEF in successful hosting of the Olympic Day Run, Paralympic Day Celebrations, UN Day Celebrations and SADC Health Lifestyles commemorations.
- Inducted Provincial Local Organising Committees on hosting the annual National Youth and Paralympic Games, Youth Education through Sport Festivals (YES), ZIM-Norway Cup Finals and East Africa Cup games.
- Secretariat for the Norway Cup Board of inquiry and 2011 Paralympic Games results verification exercise following conflicts.
- Athletes profiling and Judges Panel convenor for the Zimbabwe Annual National Sports Awards.
- Drafted the National Sport High performance strategy framework guidelines.
- Assessed submissions and recommended talented Zimbabwean athletes to the High-performance centre in Pretoria for further training.
- Assistant Chef de Mission Team Zimbabwe 2012 during the African Union Sports Council Region 5 (AUSC Region 5) formerly Zone VI Youth Games managing Secretariat, Technical and Administration affairs at the Zambian Games Edition.
- Organised two team camps at Prince Edward and secured refreshments sponsorship from Dairibord Zimbabwe (Private) Limited.
- Facilitated entry by number, name and accreditation of Team Zimbabwe.
- Requested and secured payment of participation fees by Government.
- Organised technical meetings with Technical Directors and Managers.
- Facilitated kit designing and procurement through tender process.
- Developed the budget and organised transport arrangements for the team.
- Secured US$30 000 sponsorship from Mbanda Diamonds for Team Zimbabwe to participate in the 2012 AUSC Region V Youth Games in Zambia.
- Attended Chef de Mission meetings during the 2012 AUSC Region 5 Youth Games.
- Convened the 2012 Team Zimbabwe Managers planning meetings in Zambia.
- Secretariat for the Committee that assessed suitability of hosting the 2014 AUSC Region 5 Youth Games between Harare and Bulawayo during pre-games planning activities. Developed the initial 2014 Hosting budget and Terms of References for the Local Organising Committee.
Physical Education and Geography Teacher
Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education
Mash East
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Termly physical education scheming and lesson planning.
- Physical education lesson evaluations and assessments.
- Teaching physical education from form 1 up to 4.
- Setting physical education examinations and marking.
- Coordinated school’s participation at interhouse, district and provincial level.
- Developed school sport budget, annual plan and implementation.
- Motivated school athletes to maintain high academic standards.
- Recruited athletes of the highest calibre to elevate school team performance.
- Enforced discipline on or off the field and developed the school sports budget.
- Supervised practices and contests, prioritising safety always.
- Exhibited sound judgment while executing coaching responsibilities and functions.
- Managed scheduling of school sport competitions and after school activities.
- Demonstrated a high level of respect for opponents, officials and facilitators.
- Acted as a positive role model for school teams and in the community.
Education
Masters in Sport Science - undefined
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa01-2018
Sport Administrators Course - undefined
Zimbabwe Olympic Committee
Harare, Zimbabwe01-2014
Sport Management Certificate - undefined
Institute of Commercial Management
London, UK01-2014
Diploma in Project Management and Humanitarian Aid - undefined
Capacity Building Centre for Africa
Harare, Zimbabwe01-2010
BSc Honours in Sport Science and Coaching - undefined
National University of Science and Technology
Zimbabwe01-2009
Diploma in Education-Physical Education and Geography - undefined
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe01-2003
Skills
Sport Management
Team player
Adaptable
Excellent communicator
Initiative
Computer Skills
Resourceful
Sport coaching
Organising sport events
Certification
- IPC Introduction to Para Sport - The World Academy Of Sport (WAOS) Online
- First Aid, CPR and AED Training – ACE AIR Ambulance (PVT) LTD
- Peer Educator - Kicking Aids Out
- IGCSE Cambridge Physical Education Coursework Assessor- ID: ZW026ACW18188
References
- Lysias Tapiwanashe, Charumbira, Sport Science Department Chairperson, lysiastapiwacharumbira1968@gmail.com, +263 712 842 721, +263 662107849, +263 772 916 712, Bindura University of Science Education, 741 Chimurenga Road Off Trojan Road, Bindura
- Daga, Makaza, Sport Science Chairperson, dmakaza@gmail.com, daga.makaza.nust.ac.zw, +263772 295 476, National University of Science and Technology, Box Ac939, Ascot, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Takshita, Sookan, Coordinator Biokinetics, Exercise & Leisure Sciences, sookan@ukzn.ac.za, +27 312607987, +27 826390875, University of Kwazulu-Natal
- Caroline, Chirume, Director Gateway Christian Training College, ctcdirector@gatewayctc.ac.zw, carolinec@gatewayctc.co.zw, info@gatewayctc.ac.zw, spc@gatewayctc.ac.zw, +263 242 304590, +263 242 336574, +263 242 307201, Gateway Christian Training College, P.O. BOX EH120, Emerald Hill, Harare
CONFERENCES
- South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA)17th Biennial Congress, 2017 in Cape Town – Presentation.
- University of KwaZulu-Natal, College of Health Sciences 2017, Research Symposium, Durban – Presentation.
- Zimbabwe National Youth Games Scientific Conference 2011 – Presentation.
- Sports Education and Accreditation Systems (SEAS) National Consultative seminar, SCSA Zone VI and Sport and Recreation Commission, 2010 Bronte Hotel, Harare – Attendance.
- Effects of a resistance training programme in people living with HIV in Zimbabwe. Sport Sci for Health 16, 551–560 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11332-020-00658-y
- Second researcher in World Antidoping Agency (WADA) USD$10 000 Grant Research for 2021-22 on the Effectiveness of Anti-doping: Developing Interventions that will maximize the Development of Clean Sport Behaviours in Zimbabwe with Dr L. Charumbira Bindura University of Science Education Sport Research Group.
- Https://www.researchgate.net/publication/386381882_Effectiveness_of_Anti-Doping_Systems_Developing_a_Strategic_Roadmap_Towards_a_Doping-free_Sporting_Environment_in_Zimbabwe_DOI_1013140_RG_2221702199043
COACHING
Rugby, Athletics, Volleyball, Baseball and Softball, Handball, Cricket, Soccer
Timeline
Physical Education and Co-Curricular Sports Director
Watershed College
01.2023 - Current
Sport Science Lecturer – Part Time
National University of Science and Technology
01.2021 - 01.2022
Sport Science and Management Lecturer
Bindura University of Science Education
01.2020 - 01.2022
Sports Programme Projects Coordinator
Gateway Schools
01.2014 - 01.2019
Sport for All and High-Performance Officer
Sports and Recreation Commission
01.2009 - 01.2014
Physical Education and Geography Teacher
Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education
01.2004 - 01.2005
Masters in Sport Science - undefined
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Sport Administrators Course - undefined
Zimbabwe Olympic Committee
Sport Management Certificate - undefined
Institute of Commercial Management
Diploma in Project Management and Humanitarian Aid - undefined
Capacity Building Centre for Africa
BSc Honours in Sport Science and Coaching - undefined
National University of Science and Technology
Diploma in Education-Physical Education and Geography - undefined
University of Zimbabwe