Lead Physical Performance Coach - EFCW in West Kirby

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, the Club has been shaped and guided by its aspirational motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum – nothing but the best is good enough. Alongside the Senior Men’s Team that has played more games in English football's top flight than any other, Everton Women have been a leading light in driving forward the professionalism of the women’s game.

About the opportunity: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and forward‑thinking Lead Physical Performance Coach to lead and evolve our Everton Women’s Physical Performance program within our multi‑disciplinary team environment. Operating collaboratively across First Team Coaching, Medical, and Performance departments, this role will be responsible for the delivery and continued development of elite‑level physical performance support across both the First Team and Academy environments. You will lead on strength and conditioning strategies, pre‑training preparation, post‑training recovery protocols, field‑based conditioning, and general physical performance support, with a predominant focus on sports science and pre‑habilitation practices.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a high‑performance environment, helping maximise player availability, development, and performance and supporting in shaping the working culture and philosophy of practice across Everton Women.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of elite‑level physical performance programmes for the First Team and Academy.
• Develop and oversee strength and conditioning strategies, pre‑training preparation, post‑training recovery protocols, field‑based conditioning and general physical performance support.
• Collaborate with coaching, medical and performance staff to sustain player availability, development and performance.
• Lead a travelling performance team that supports elite players through competitive fixtures, both home and away.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the opportunities and challenges presented by an elite sporting environment.
• Experience as an applied practitioner in Physical Performance, with an understanding and experience of planning, executing and reviewing provision to both teams and individual athletes across performance, development and rehabilitation.
• Deep understanding of the physiology underpinning physical performance, with demonstrable creativity in applying these principles to maximise performance both on the pitch and in the gym.
• Ability to build deep relationships, work discreetly under pressure, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and maintain on‑going CPD in a major specialty.

Educational experience and qualifications:

• MSc in Sports Science, Strength & Conditioning (or equivalent)
• UKSCA ASCC (Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach) qualification, or equivalent
• Emergency First Aid in Football
• UKAD Intro to clean sport
• CSCS membership

This role is on a permanent basis, based within Finch Farm training ground in Liverpool (Halewood). The closing date of this advert is Monday 22nd June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.

Equity & Inclusion

Everton Football Club is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people.