The Finance Unit supervises all financial transactions and purchases of the Sports Directorate. This Unit consists of staff in-charge of collection and receiving of monies, items as well as purchased equipment on behalf of the Sports Directorate.

Members:

1. Faustina Akobanyam (Head)
2. Diana Naa Okaikor Ayitey-Adjei
3. Nancy Afi Wodewole
4. Faustina Portia Opeye

Terms of Reference:

1. Assist in drawing of budgets
2. In-charge of all monitory dealings of the Directorate
3. In-charge of managing the Directorate’s petty cash
4. Follow up on all requests for funds
5. Submit weekly reports of all Internally Generated Funds (IGF) to Management
6. Receive and inspect all incoming materials and reconcile with waybills and invoices
7. Keeps a current inventory of all materials
8. Keeps records of all materials issued to and received from individuals and groups
9. Ensures that equipment are organised and made available at all sporting events
10. Submits written reports to management at the beginning and end of every semester on the current state of equipment and recommends repairs or purchases
11. Carry routine inspection of the athletics oval to ensure all entrances are locked to prevent people from walking through the field

This Unit primarily oversees all Fitness, Wellness and Recreation activities of the Sports Directorate. This unit is made up of staffs that are variedly attached to the Gymnasium (G) and Swimming Pool (SP) of UGSD such as Sports Organisers, Instructors, Lifeguards and Pool Cleaners.

Members

1. Daniel Opare Okyere (Head)
2. Emmanuel Ladzekpo (SP)
3. Richard Senyo Akpelasi (SP)
4. Bismark Kwesi Havor (S)
5. Sachie Prosper (SP)
6. James Asamoah (SP)
7. Rauf Zakaria (SP)
8. Joseph Ayigdibe (SP)
9. Alfred Attieku (G)
10. Festus Addo-Yobo (G)
11. Benedictus Mattson (G)
12. Somart Nii Commey (Salsa)
13. Fulera Abdul-Rahman (Masseur)

Terms of Reference:

1. Supervise and manage activities of the Fitness, Wellness and Recreational Centre (such as Aerobics, Bodybuilding, Capoeira, Salsa, Swimming, Taekwondo and Yoga)
2. Supervise regular maintenance and repairs of swimming pool and gym equipment
3. Ensure strict adherence to details on Registration form
4. Enforce inspection of identity cards of all users of the facilities
5. Instructors must assist clients at all operational times
6. Enforce rules and regulations at all times, copies of which should be given to users upon registration
7. Develop innovative and new ideas to meet customer demands
8. Draw programmes to attract staff and their families to the gymnasium and pool

This Unit is in-charge of organising all sporting events and managing the welfare of sports men and women. It also presides over the management and maintenance of all sporting facilities and logistics. It is made up of mainly selected Sports Organisers

Members:

1. Abdul-Rahman Iddrisu (Head)
2. Catherine Asare-Frimpong
3. Natasha Asamoah

Terms of Reference:

1. Organise and manage all sporting events
2. Manage the welfare of all UG Sports Teams in collaboration with the Technical Unit
3. Assist the Technical Unit in drawing yearly sports calendars
4. Organise all national and international travels
5. Organise periodic fun games in collaboration with Technical Unit
6. Draw budget for all events
7. Manage all sporting facilities and equipment in terms of:

• • Booking of facilities
  • Routine maintenance and upgrade of facilities
  • Keeping records of all bookings and payment
  • Ensuring strict observations on rules on facilities booking and usage

The Research and IT shall Unit coordinates all academic, projects and Internet & Telecommunication related activities under the purview of UGSD. This Unit is made up of staff earmark to manage Academic, Research and IT related programmes.

Members:

1. Kwadwo Owusu Dadde
2. Clenard Adayina Bawa

Terms of reference:

This Unit has 2 main functional areas:

• Teaching and Research/Projects and Collaborations-
  1. Coordinate the Sports for Academic Credit (SPAC) Programme
  2. Coordinate and Supervise activitieis of the University of Ghana Debate Society 
  3. Write proposals for research, project and sponsorship
  4. Responsible for all aspects of collaborations and research
  5. Design and facilitate capacity building  programmes for staff of the Directorate

• Website, IT and Communication-
  1. Ensure and facilitate periodic updates of UGSD website
  2. Handling of all IT needs for the Directorate
  3. Write Press Releases and articles as and when required
  4. Archiving and documentation of pictures, articles, newspapers, cuttings, etc.
  5. Lead in the publication of the Directorate’s newsletters
  6. Find innovative ways of creating and sustaining a good brand name for the Sports Directorate

This Unit preside all technical related matters regarding coaching, drawing and designing of sports programmes for each academic. It also takes charge of the day-to-day management of all sporting teams. It also consists of mainly trained coaches in specific sporting disciplines of UGSD.

Members:

1. Tahiru Yusif Amuda (Head)
2. Anthony Adjei Tetteh-Opai
3. Henry Nii Sackey
4. Mrs. Mary Zambila Yahaya
5. Mrs. Helena Williams
6. Michael Justice Apea
7. Stephen Adoney
8. Yahaya McCauley

Terms of Reference:

1. Draw yearly sports programmes
2. Select student athletes into the various University Teams
3. Train and coach all UG Sporting Teams
4. Engage in periodic scouting of students athletes from senior high schools for admission
5. Assist in organising and supervising sporting activities
6. Report and collaborate with Organising Unit on state of facilities and needed action
7. Offer outreach consultancy and technical services (with regards to sports) to interested parties
8. Design regular projects and proposals for outreach progammes
9. Assist in the preparation of yearly budget for programmes and activities
10. Design effective ways of involving staff through the following activities among others:

• • Draw sporting programmes to attract staff and their families
  • Assist other UG departments in their sporting & recreational activities
  • Draw a concept for honorary coaches
  • Design programmes to involve hall administration in sporting programmes

This Unit is mainly in-charge of all sanitation and minor works. This unit consists of all the cleaners, labourers, artisans and drivers.

Members:

1. Henry Nii Sackey (Head)
2. Faustina Awotwi (Cleaner)
3. Emmanuel Frimpong (Cleaner)
4. Emmanuel Darku Fleischer (Labourer)
5. Kofi Lartey (Labourer)
6. Ayine Anumkaabe (Labourer)
7. John Mensah (Driver)
8. Adjei Mensah (Electrician)
9. Kingsley Ekanem (Plumber)
10. Martin Kofi (Labourer)
11. Richard Kojo Samakor
12. Kofi Lakpo (Labourer)
13. Rebecca Nutakor (Cleaner)

Terms of Reference:

1. Ensure that facilities such as Fields, Gymnasium, Courts and Swimming Pool are always kept clean
2. Ensure that washrooms are clean at all times
3. Ensure that washroom doors are closed at all times
4. Supervise the availability of sanitizers and disinfectants and report for timely replacement
5. Carry out timely marking of fields for games
6. Ensure that showers, water closets, sinks, etc. are always in good working conditions
7. Keep watch on the availability of ample flow of electricity and water and report to management on any necessary action
8. Carry out routine checks on lightening system of the Directorate
9. Responsible for the care and maintenance of all office vehicles
10. Responsible to transport staff on official duties as directed
11. Make requisitions for fuel for office vehicles and mowers
12. Ensure the conveyance/distribution of logistics, water and personnel to fields if need be
13. Be available to perform any other duties as directed