Work with Personal Best Education

Full-time and seasonal roles available.

We have a variety of roles open and are always looking for people with the right mindset to join us.

We are proud and excited that our team is continuing to grow every year.  Our existing team is made up of an amazing mix of people with varying levels of expertise and experience. We are always looking for people with the right mindset  to join us!

Why Work at Personal Best?

  • No two days are the same.
  • Small, friendly team environment.
  • Expanding provision every year, a ‘think big’ mindset.
  • Friendly yet professional environment.
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Full-time Roles

Location: Romsey, Hampshire
Salary: £23,800 FTE
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hrs/week, including evenings & weekends)
Start Date: April

Are you passionate about sports, youth development, and community engagement? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About Personal Best Education

At Personal Best Education, we’ve been delivering sports, leisure, and educational programmes since 2012. Our mission is to empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds to achieve their personal best, fostering physical and mental wellbeing while strengthening communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

✔ Delivering sports coaching, PE sessions, wraparound care, holiday camps, and residential programmes
✔ Leading and coordinating leisure activities, birthday parties, and community events
✔ Mentoring and motivating young people, helping them build confidence and skills
✔ Ensuring safeguarding and health & safety protocols are followed
✔ Managing programme resources, data, and feedback to drive continuous improvement
✔ Collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and parents to enhance programme success

Essential:

✅ Experience in sports coaching, PE teaching, or youth work
✅ Strong leadership & mentoring skills with young people
✅ Ability to plan and run engaging sports, leisure, and wellbeing activities
✅ Safeguarding knowledge and a commitment to child welfare
✅ Digital proficiency (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, CRM systems)
✅ UK Driving Licence (ability to use company vehicles)

Desirable:

  • Sports coaching, PE, or youth work certifications
  • Experience in holiday camps, NCS, HAF, or residential youth projects
  • First Aid & Mental Health First Aid qualifications

Why Join Us?

✨ Company pension & funded training opportunities
✨ Free fitness suite access & staff discounts
✨ Free Holiday Activity Camps for staff children (6-12 years)
✨ Cycle2Work scheme & free parking

Safeguarding Commitment:
We’re committed to the welfare of children & young people. Successful applicants will undergo DBS & employment checks.

How to Apply

Send your CV & Cover Letter to jobs@personalbesteducation.com

Apply ASAP! We may close applications early if we find the right candidate.

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Casual/Flexible Roles

Position: Fitness Instructor

Contract: Casual

Location: The Mountbatten School, Romsey

Salary: £24.21 per hour (inc. holiday pay)

The Company

Personal Best Education has been providing expert educational, sports and activities services since 2012.  Our aim is to give individuals of all age-groups and backgrounds the opportunity to be the best version of themselves and make a positive impact on their community, their organisation and the wider world. 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Fitness Instructor to join our team. As a Fitness Instructor, you will be responsible for leading fitness classes and providing guidance and motivation to participants.


Responsibilities:

– Conduct fitness classes, including but not limited to cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises

– Create and deliver workout routines that cater to the needs and goals of participants

– Demonstrate proper exercise techniques and provide modifications as needed

– Educate participants on the benefits of each exercise and promote a safe and healthy workout environment

– Monitor participants’ progress and provide feedback and encouragement

– Maintain a clean and organised fitness area

Requirements:

– Certification in fitness instruction or related field

– Previous experience in sports coaching or personal training is preferred

– Excellent communication skills to effectively instruct and motivate participants

– Ability to adapt workouts for individuals with different fitness levels or physical limitations

– Passion for health, wellness, and helping others achieve their fitness goals

Application Process

Please send an up-to-date CV with cover letter to jobs@personalbesteducation.com

Deadline: 31st January 2025 

Please note that early applications are encouraged and interviews arranged before the deadline.  We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Therefore, you are strongly advised to submit your application as soon as possible.  

Overview

Position: Flexible Working 

Wage: £13.00 – £17.00 ph dependant on experience/qualifications

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am and 4:30pm

Days are flexible to fit around your personal studies/other employment/commitments 

The Role 

We have some fantastic opportunities for enthusiastic and engaging sports coaches to work with us,  delivering after school sports clubs to primary schools across Hampshire (primarily Eastleigh, Winchester, Andover and Romsey).

What will you be doing?

– You’ll be delivering sports coaching sessions to children aged 5+

– You’ll be preparing, delivering and reviewing sports sessions

– You’ll be promoting active healthy lifestyles

– You’ll be working collaboratively with fellow sports coaches

– You’ll be maintaining good communication with schools, pupils and colleagues 

Essential Skills and requirements:

  • Knowledge and passion for sports coaching
    · Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
    · Strong verbal communication skills
    · Level 1 sports coaching qualification

Desirable skills and requirements:
· Previous experience of working with children
· Level 2 sports coaching qualification
· Current First Aid qualification

– Driving Licence
· Competency in using IT systems (Microsoft office)

Ideal Candidate: Enjoys a flexible working approach
· Can work as part of a team or independently
· Enthusiastic and motivated to learn and improve
· Hard-working and dedicated
· Open-minded and culturally aware

Wage:

Junior Coach – £13 p/h including holiday pay

  • Newly qualified in Multi-Skills Level 2
  • Level 1 Coaching qualification in specific sport
  • Less than 2 years experience

Intermediate Coach – £15 p/h including holiday pay

  • Multi-Skills Level 2
  • Level 2 in specific sport
  • More than 2 years experience

Senior Coach – £17 p/h including holiday pay

  • Multi-Skills Level 2
  • PESS Level 3
  • Level 3 in specific sport

Applications need to be made at: https://eu.jotform.com/build/203502027845348

Ongoing recruitment

Overview:

Position: Casual Football Coach

Salary: £5.98 – £14.98 per hour (including holiday pay) depending on age and experience

The Company 

Personal Best Education has been providing expert educational, sports and leisure services to the public since 2012. Our aims are to give individuals of all age-groups and backgrounds the opportunity to achieve the best they can and make a positive impact on themselves and their community. The primary focus of our services is to educate and up-skill the next generation and improve the physical and mental well-being of all ages.

Our educational services are aimed at equipping young people with the right tools for the future as well as broadening their horizons, enabling them to be successful global citizens and make a positive contribution to society. Our desire is to give everyone the opportunity to achieve their personal best whatever their age, background or circumstances.

 The Position

This exciting opportunity is required to support Personal Best’s Football delivery and strategy.

  • To support, lead and deliver on football coaching sessions for children aged 4-8 years of age.
  • To support, lead, supervise and manage any concerns; escalating if required, in line with Personal Best policies and procedures.
  • Liaise with relevant staff members and Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure young people’s well-being is supported at all times.
  • To communicate effectively, clearly and in a timely fashion with Personal Best senior staff.
  • Ensure all sites/areas comply with health & safety measures as set out in the delivery framework.

Benefits

  • Develop and improve soft skills such as teamwork, time management and communication.
  • Gain valuable experience coaching and developing young players.
  • Bring positive inspiration to children and young people.
  • Be part of a team focused on making a meaningful and positive impact on the local community and beyond.
  • Develop your career within the sports industry.

Skills and Experience

  • Strong understanding of football and sports coaching – Essential
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills – Essential
  • Ability to work well under pressure – Essential
  • Ability to lead and work as part of a team – Essential
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills – Essential
  • Able to motivate and encourage people to overcome any boundaries – Essential
  • Minimum Level 1 FA Coaching – Desirable
  • First Aid qualified – Desirable

Attributes and Knowledge

  • Passion for working with children/young people and interested in supporting their personal development – Essential
  • Flexible and adaptable approach – Essential
  • Knowledge of Personal Best Education – Desirable
  • Hold a full UK Driving License – Desirable

Part-time hours: Hours may vary week to week

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Weekend availability
  • Potential weekday opportunities

Applications need to be made at: https://eu.jotform.com/build/203502027845348

Please note that we reserve the right to close all vacancies early if we receive applications that meet the criteria, therefore early applications are welcomed and encouraged.

Personal Best Education is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All our recruitment and selection practices reflect this and successful applicants are subject to Disclosure and Barring Checks along with other relevant employment checks.