28. MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS

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1 28. MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS 28.1 The is responsible for the promotion of Youth and Sports activities throughout the country. Its mission is to create an enabling environment and act as a catalyst and facilitator for the promotion and development of Youth and Sports at regional, national and international levels The Ministry aims to increase the focus on democratisation of sports by putting more facilities at the disposal of the general public; take additional measures to increase the number of high level athletes so that Mauritius becomes more competitive on the international scene; empower athletes through sports training, coaching, education, personal support and social accompaniment The activities of the Ministry are organised under two sections namely the Youth section and the Sports Section. YOUTH SECTION 28.4 The Youth Section of the Ministry is responsible, among others, to respond to the aspirations and needs of the youth by providing them with the logistic support to practise healthy and enjoyable activities and empowering them for a better future The main objectives of the Youth Section are to ensure the implementation of innovative development programmes to meet the expectations of the youth component of the society; equip young people including students and youth at risk with the appropriate skills and knowledge to become responsible citizens; and to focus on the empowerment of youth The Director of Youth Affairs heads the Youth Section and is supported by an Assistant Director of Youth Affairs and officers of the Youth Officer cadre The present structure enables the organisation to meet its mandate effectively and, therefore, we are not bringing any change to the existing set up. Scheme of Service Youth Officer 28.8 It has been submitted that over and above their normal set of activities, Youth Officers are also required to, among others, perform duties related to counselling, organisation of youth projects and conduct of training programmes. There is need, therefore, to revisit the existing scheme of service of the grade so that it is more attuned with youth activities. We are, therefore, recommending accordingly. ~399~ Pay Review 2013

2 Recommendation We recommend that the scheme of service of the grade of Youth Officer be amended so that incumbent be also required to, inter alia, organise peer counselling and skills management programmes for the youth; manage the organisation of regional and national youth projects during national celebrations/events; conduct training in Entrepreneurial schemes for youth employability and prevention programmes for youth at risk in HIV/AIDS drugs and alcohol; and organise special programmes and training in climate change and disaster management. These duties have been taken into consideration in arriving at the salary recommended for the grade. SPORTS SECTION The Sports Section is responsible for the overall promotion and development of sports in all its forms, namely leisure, health and competition. It ensures a balanced development of sports in all regions of the country by putting adequate facilities at the disposal of the public. It also provides necessary means and support to athletes and clubs; devises appropriate training policies; empowers athletes through sports training, coaching, education, personal support and social accompaniment; opens sports infrastructure to the public after school hours and outside normal working hours, wherever possible; assists sports federations to promote and develop their discipline; and devotes particular attention to the development of sports for disabled The Sports Section is currently implementing strategies to democratise sports and favours the development of a healthy and well balanced population by instilling a sports culture in the public at large by encouraging a greater number of people to undertake physical activities and practice sports for leisure, health and competitions; increasing access to sports infrastructure and providing necessary assistance to sports organisations and other stakeholders for organising sports activities for students, women and the general public; and giving more opportunities for an increasing number of high level athletes to participate in international sports competition by providing all the necessary support and logistics The functional organisation structure of the Sports Section comprises the Sports Officer cadre on the professional side and Coach and Coach (Swimming) cadres on the technical side. The Director of Sports heads the section We are, in this Report, restructuring the technical cadre with the merging of the Coach and Coach (Swimming) cadres for better operational effectiveness. Pay Review 2013 ~400~

3 Coach Cadre Coach (Swimming) Cadre Both the Coach and Coach (Swimming) cadres comprise a two-level structure: Coach and Senior Coach; Coach (Swimming) and Senior Coach (Swimming) Appointment to the grade of: (i) (ii) Coach is made from among candidates possessing a Cambridge School Certificate with credit in at least 5 subjects and Level II of the specific part of the Brevet d Etat de Cadre Sportif (BECS) in the relevant discipline; Coach (Swimming) is made from among candidates possessing a Cambridge School Certificate with credit in at least 5 subjects, Level II of the specific part of the Brevet d Etat de Cadre Sportif (BECS) in Swimming and Certificate in Life Saving or Certificate in Swimming Coaching and Life Saving. The basic qualifications requirement are same for the two grades except for Coach (Swimming) where an additional qualification is also required. For increased efficiency and flexibility of the posts, we are providing for a combined establishment and recruitment should be made on the basis of needs in specific disciplines. Recommendation We recommend that the grade of Coach and Coach (Swimming) be merged and restyled Coach. Appointment thereto should, in future, be made from among candidates possessing a Cambridge School Certificate with credit in at least five subjects and Level I Certificate in Sports Coaching with specialisation in a specific discipline awarded by a recognised institution or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Public Service Commission. For Coaches who would be required to conduct initiation and other coaching sessions in Swimming, they would, in addition, be required to possess a Certificate in Life Saving from the Royal Life Saving Society or a Certificate in Swimming Coaching and Life Saving awarded by the We also recommend that new recruits to the grade of Coach who would be required to conduct coaching session in swimming should join the salary scale at salary point of Rs Incumbent would be required to, among others, conduct initiation and other coaching training sessions, supervise and help the sessional coaches of Ecoles de Sports technically; run the regional and national Sports Training Centres; detect potential athletes in schools, clubs and institutions; motivate participation in regional sports activities and dispense First Aid. Coaches ~401~ Pay Review 2013

4 Senior Coach recruited with specialisation in swimming would additionally be required to conduct swimming test, set up swimming schools for debutants at sea and be responsible for the security of swimmers under their supervision at any time. This element has been taken into consideration in determining the recommended salary for the grade. Senior Coach (Swimming) Similarly we are merging and restyling the grades of Senior Coach and Senior Coach (Swimming). Recommendation We recommend that the grades of Senior Coach and Senior Coach (Swimming) be merged and restyled Senior Coach. Appointment thereto should, in future, be made by selection from among officers in the grade of Coach formerly Coach, Coach (Swimming), reckoning at least five years service in a substantive capacity. Selected candidates would be required to undergo training, both theoretical and practical, in all aspects of Sports discipline for a period of at least six months. On successful completion of the training, they would be considered for appointment as Senior Coach Incumbent would be required to, among others, advise on matters concerning effective development and promotion of various sport disciplines amongst the public in general; take charge of sports infrastructure as and when required; supervise and coordinate the work of coaches; prepare work programmes of coaches; act as Liaision Officer between the Ministry and the relevant federations; run training sessions in Sport disciplines at community, regional, national and international levels; and motivate the public to participate in sports activities. Sports Medical Unit The Sports Medical Unit which is responsible for the promotion of sports medicine and the medical examination of athletes is staffed with Sports Medical Officer and Sports Nursing Officers We are maintaining the present structure as it is adequate to enable the Unit to carry out its mandate efficiently and effectively. Sports Medical Officer Recommendation We recommend that Sports Medical Officers who have reached the top of their salary scale, should be allowed to move incrementally up to salary point Rs in the master salary scale. Pay Review 2013 ~402~

5 Special Medical Service Allowance Recommendation We recommend that the provision of Recommendation 24 made at paragraph under the Chapter for the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life in respect of the Special Medical Service Allowance should equally apply to the Sports Medical Officer. Special Provisions for officers of the Medical Profession Recommendation We recommend that the provision of Recommendation 30 made at paragraphs and under the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life in respect of the special provisions for officers of the medical profession should equally apply to the Sports Medical Officer. Rent Free Telephone and Free Calls Recommendation We further recommend that the provision of Recommendation 27 made at paragraph under the Chapter for the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life be extended to the Sports Medical Officer. Commuted Allowance to Sports Nursing Officer Presently, Sports Nursing Officers are required to work beyond their normal working hours on weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. They are granted, as far as possible, equivalent time off for the extra hours put in or are paid a monthly commuted allowance of Rs1500 for putting in a minimum of 20 hours in a month over and above their normal working hours. Since the present arrangement would continue, we are maintaining the payment of the allowance and revising the quantum. Recommendation We recommend that, as far as possible, Sports Nursing Officer should be granted equivalent time off for the extra hours put in. In case time off cannot be granted, they should be paid a monthly commuted allowance of Rs 1650 for putting in a minimum of 20 hours over and above their normal working week in the month. Retention Allowance to Sports Nursing Officers Recommendation We recommend that the payment of the Retention Allowance as recommended at paragraphs and under the Chapter for the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life be extended to Sports Nursing Officer. ~403~ Pay Review 2013

6 Time Off Facilities In order to increase accessibility to a wide majority of people, many sports and youth activities are held outside normal working hours during weekdays, during weekends and public holidays. All technical staff of the Ministry are required to provide a citizen-centric service and have to work beyond normal working hours. They cannot be properly compensated by way of time off for their extra hours of work because of the demand of their jobs. Following representations made by the staff side for payment for extra hours put in, we made provision for officers of the Sports Officer cadre, Coach and Coach (Swimming) cadres restyled Coach cadre and Youth Officer cadre who are required, on a regular basis, to put in additional hours of work to cope with the demands of their job, to be granted equivalent time off for extra hours put in. However, where the officers cannot be granted time off within a period of six months, they are compensated at the normal hourly rate for extra hours put in This arrangement has proven effective and is maintained. Recommendation We recommend that arrangements should continue to be made for officers of the Sports Officer cadre, Coach cadre formerly Coach (Swimming) cadre, and Coach cadre and Youth Officer cadre who are required, on a regular basis, to put in additional hours of work to cope with the demands of their job be granted equivalent time off for the extra hours put in. However, where it has not been possible for management to grant, upon application, time off within a period of six months, the officers should be compensated at the normal hourly rate, subject to their having put in a minimum of 15 extra hours in a month. Hours of Work Officers of the Sports and Youth Sections Currently, the Ministry is making optimum use of its infrastructure to enable their maximum use by the public till late in the evening. In this regard, we recommended that the should consider the advisability of reviewing the hours of attendance of the technical staff to bring in the desired flexibility Since 2012, the Ministry is operating on a new pattern of work for its technical staff. Flexibility in the hours of attendance has been introduced while taking into consideration the various responsibilities of technical staff at different levels. This new work pattern for technical staff has proven effective We maintain that the pattern of work for technical staff should continue to be determined by the Responsible Officer. Pay Review 2013 ~404~

7 MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS SALARY SCHEDULE Salary Code Salary Schedule Rs Permanent Secretary SPORTS DIVISION Rs x x x Director of Sports Rs x x Assistant Director of Sports Rs x x Senior Sports Officer Rs x x x x Sports Officer Rs x x x Senior Coach formerly Senior Coach Senior Coach (Swimming) Rs x x x x x x Coach formerly Coach Coach (Swimming) Rs x x Sports Medical Officer Rs x x x x x Sports Nursing Officer ~405~ Pay Review 2013

8 Salary Code Salary Schedule Rs x x x x x Technician (Youth and Sports) Rs x x x x Foreman Rs x x x x x x Boiler Operator (Personal) Rs x x x x Boiler Operator General Assistant Maintenance Assistant Tradesman formerly Electrician Painter Welder Rs 8500 x x Tradesman Attendant formerly Assistant Welder Rs x x x x x Driver (Shift) (Personal to employees in post as at ) Rs x x x x x Driver (Roster day and night) Rs x x x x x Swimming Pool Attendant (Roster) Rs x x x x Driver (Roster) (Personal to employees in post as at ) Pay Review 2013 ~406~

9 Salary Code Salary Schedule Rs x x x x Gangman Rs x x x x Driver (Personal to employees in post as at ) Rs 9500 x x x Caretaker (Roster) Rs 9250 x x x Gardener/Nurseryman Rs 9000 x x x Watchman Rs 8750 x x x Handy Worker (Special Class) Rs 8500 x x Stores Attendant Rs 8275 x x x Lorry Loader Rs 7400 x x x x General Worker (Personal to employees in post as at ) Rs 7400 x x x General Worker ~407~ Pay Review 2013

10 Salary Code Salary Schedule YOUTH DIVISION Rs x x x Director of Youth Affairs Rs x x x Assistant Director of Youth Affairs Rs x x x x Principal Youth Officer Rs x x x Senior Youth Officer Rs x x x x x x QB x Youth Officer Rs x x x x x Driver (Roster day and night) Rs x x x x Driver (Roster) (Personal to employees in post as at ) Rs x x x x Gangman Rs x x x x Driver (Personal to employees in post as at ) Rs 9500 x x x Caretaker (Roster) Pay Review 2013 ~408~

11 Salary Code Salary Schedule Rs 9000 x x x Watchman Rs 7400 x x x x General Worker (Personal to employees in post as at ) Rs 7400 x x x General Worker ********** ~409~ Pay Review 2013

12 Pay Review 2013 ~410~