Academy Goalkeeping Coach

Organisation: Everton Football Club
Salary: £Competitive
Location: Liverpool, UK
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 28 July 2025
Job Description: Who are we: Everton Football Club is one of world sport's most respected and revered names - a by-word for innovation, professionalism and community.

During the course of a glittering history spanning three centuries, we have been shaped and guided by our aspirational motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum - nothing but the best is good enough.

One of only three clubs to have been a founder member of both the Football League and Premier League, our Men’s Senior team has played more games in English football's top-flight than any other, winning nine league titles, five FA Cups and a European Cup Winners’ Cup.

From the 2025/26 season, we will embark on an exciting journey at the state-of-the-art Hill Dickinson Stadium - a 52,888-capacity new home on the banks of Liverpool’s iconic River Mersey.

In doing so, we remain committed to developing and supporting teams across our Men’s, Women’s and Academy set-ups that inspire and continue to compete at the highest level of the game.

About the opportunity: For decades, our Club’s Academy has been one of the most respected and renowned in football, and its vision to develop young players who are technically and tactically capable of playing for Everton or having a career in the professional game remains as focused as ever. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Goalkeeping Coach to join the Academy Coaching department based at Finch Farm Training Ground.

As Academy Goalkeeping Coach you will be responsible for the overall holistic management, development and coaching of Goalkeepers, within the Youth Development phase U12-U16 in line with the Coaching philosophy, vision and values of the Academy and the Club as a whole.

In your role you will work closely with the Head of Academy Goalkeeping Coaching, and the wider MDT, to ensure that the needs of all players are fully catered for in the same manner.

Other key responsibilities as part of this role will include: 

Coaching

To be responsible for planning, and delivering, the development programme for goalkeepers; working towards the objectives as per the curriculum. Incorporating technical, tactical, physical and psychological elements, guiding the players through the progressive complexity of the relevant training and games programme in line with the Game Model Principles

To coach and manage the goalkeepers, within the Youth Development phase U12-U16, in games programme, friendly and tour/tournament matches (both domestic and abroad); maintaining and ensuring the highest possible standards across all developmental areas both on and off the field

To actively lead all key Academy personnel when planning and arranging coaching sessions and matches to ensure that the appropriate support is in place and that the timetable fits with all other Academy activities

To create and evaluate all coaching sessions, build all relevant match information, and ensure that all information is recorded fully, within agreed timescales, on the Club’s Football Intelligence Platform where appropriate, then using this information to aid the informing of decisions surrounding individual player development and progression

Player Development and Progression

To profile the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological attributes of each player, then create and agree individual development programmes for them.

In line with the curriculum and game model principles, create specific sessions that challenge the players Individual Learning Objectives.

To compile performance reviews and deliver feedback to players and parents both formally in meetings, and informally as required.

To liaise on a daily basis with the Outfield Coaches, within the Youth Development phase U12-U16, to ensure that the needs of all players are catered for

Who we are looking for: Essentially, we are looking for someone who has an excellent track record of working within the football industry, in particular experience of working with goalkeepers and supporting children during coaching sessions. 

Organisational and time management skills will be key to succeed in this role as you must have the ability to plan and co-ordinate activities for a large number of people. 

Our successful candidate will have a genuine passion and commitment to ensuring professionalism and behaviours are consistently in line with Club values.

As a requirement for this role, you must hold at minimum the following qualifications:

FA Goalkeeping Coaching Level 3 (UEFA B Licence)

FA Coaching Level 3 (UEFA B Licence)

If you feel you have the expertise we are looking for and would thrive off becoming an integral part of our Academy team, then we would love to hear from you! 

The role is permanent and will be based at Finch Farm training ground in Liverpool (Halewood), working 40 hours per week with a willingness to work weekends and evenings.

The closing date of this advert is Monday 28th July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.    

Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices

The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.           

As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require either a Enhanced or Basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here            

This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful. 

Equity & Inclusion      

Everton is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated, and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, and those from racially diverse communities. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email - careers@evertonfc.com       

To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code, Everton welcomes applications from people of all walks of life. As part of our commitment to Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process should you require.    
How to apply: https://careers.evertonfc.com/job/735285