Senior Sports & Leisure Coach
Location: Personal Best Education HQ, Romsey, Hampshire
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per year (depending on experience)
Date Posted: 10 September 2025
Position Details
Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hrs/week, Permanent, Monday–Sunday (including evenings and weekends)
Start Date: September 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
The Company
Personal Best Education has been providing expert educational, sports, and leisure services to the public since 2012. Our mission is to help people of all ages and backgrounds achieve their personal best and positively impact their communities. We are committed to promoting physical and mental wellbeing, developing young people, and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive regardless of their circumstances.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Sports & Leisure Coach to deliver high-quality sports, leisure, and wellbeing sessions across Hampshire.
This is a hands-on delivery role, where you will be expected to lead engaging, inclusive, and professional sessions in schools, after-school clubs, holiday camps, leisure settings, and residential experiences. You will set the standard for delivery excellence, ensuring every session is safe, motivating, and enjoyable for participants.
Primary Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality PE lessons, sports coaching, wraparound care, holiday camps, leisure sessions, and residential activities.
* Lead on the delivery of engaging birthday parties, sports events, and community activities.
* Provide a consistently positive role model for young people, promoting teamwork, respect, and resilience.
* Ensure all sessions are safe, inclusive, and adapted to the needs of participants.
* Follow safeguarding procedures and company policies at all times.
* Keep accurate records of attendance, incidents, and participant progress.
* Adapt to a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and school holidays, to support programme delivery.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* Level 2 Multi-Skills Coaching qualification (minimum requirement).
* At least 2 years' experience delivering sports coaching, PE, or youth activity programmes.
* Minimum 5 GCSEs (A–C / 4–9), including Maths & English.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver structured, engaging, and inclusive sessions to a high standard.
* Proven ability to build positive relationships with young people, colleagues, and parents.
* Valid UK driving licence with ability to use company vehicles.
* Right to work in the UK.
Desirable
* Degree in Sports Coaching, PE, or a related subject.
* First Aid and/or Mental Health First Aid training.
* Additional coaching qualifications (e.g., football, gymnastics, netball).
* Experience in holiday camps, residential programmes, or wraparound care.
* Familiarity with HAF (Holiday Activity & Food) or NCS (National Citizen Service) programmes.
* Knowledge of health & safety regulations and risk management.
Benefits
* £25,000 – £27,000 salary (dependent on experience).
* Company pension.
* Free fitness suite access.
* Cycle2Work scheme.
* Funded professional training and CPD opportunities.
* Staff discounts on lettings & classes.
* Free parking.
* Free Holiday Activity Camps for staff children aged 6–12 years.
Application Process
Applicants must submit:
* An up-to-date CV.
* A cover letter outlining why you are applying, how you meet the essential criteria, and how you would excel in this role.
Send applications to:
Deadline for applications: 17 September 2025
(Please note: we may close applications early if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews may take place before the closing date.)
Expected start date: September 2025
Safeguarding Commitment
Personal Best Education is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person