Education & Sports Coordinator

Personal Best Education has been providing educational, sports, and leisure services since 2012, aiming to give individuals access to programmes that support their personal best. We are seeking a coordinator responsible for delivering education and sports programmes in schools and the community.

Responsibilities

• Programme Delivery Leadership: Lead high‑quality provision across wraparound care, PPA, PE, and CPD, ensuring sessions are engaging, consistent, and aligned with organisational standards.
• Holiday Camp Leadership: Oversee holiday camp delivery, ensuring programmes are safe, engaging, well‑resourced, and provide an outstanding experience for children and families.
• Safeguarding Leadership: Act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for designated schools and holiday camp provision, supporting the safeguarding culture of the organisation.
• Building and Maintaining Relationships: Develop and sustain positive relationships with schools and community organisations to promote education and sports programmes.
• Managing School Partners: Act as the primary contact for school partners to manage bookings, discuss sport selection, and organise timetables.
• Inclusion: Champion inclusive practices, ensuring all activities are accessible and engaging for participants of all abilities and backgrounds.
• Staff Coordination: Support scheduling, deployment, and performance of coaching staff, ensuring they meet required standards, hold relevant qualifications, and reflect Personal Best values.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct regular visits and observations to maintain high standards in coaching delivery and ensure continuous professional development.
• Resource Management: Maintain and manage operational equipment, ensuring it is fit for purpose and supports delivery of education and sports provisions.

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop leadership, communication, and programme management skills.
• Work as part of a team making a meaningful and positive impact in the local community.
• Staff discounts on facility hire.
• Complimentary gym membership.
• Continual Professional Development (CPD).

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Degree level education in Sports Coaching, Education, or a related field.
• Level 2 coaching qualification in any specific sport.
• Valid driving licence and ability to use company vehicles.
• Previous experience in coordinating or coaching at a similar level.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time‑management skills.
• Experience working in a Sports, Leisure, or Educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in basic IT systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Enhanced DBS check will be completed as part of this role.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• First Aid qualification.

Attributes and Knowledge

• Flexible approach to work, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Passion for education, sports, and inclusion.
• Team player with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Physically fit to carry out manual tasks.