At a Glance
- Tasks: Coach and develop young goalkeepers in a dynamic Academy environment.
- Company: Join Everton Football Club, a respected name in football with a rich history.
- Benefits: Permanent contract, 40 hours per week, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the next generation of football talent.
- Qualifications: FA Goalkeeping Coaching Level 3 and experience in youth development required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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 Mens 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.
In summer 2025, we embarked on an exciting new journey at Hill Dickinson Stadium, a world-class waterfront arena on the banks of Liverpool's iconic River Mersey. The newest, most sustainable and most accessible stadium in the Premier League, our new home is also a state-of-the-art 365-venue for non-footballing events and conferences. On the pitch, we remain committed to developing and supporting teams across our Mens, Womens and Academy set-ups that inspire, bring pride and continue to compete at the highest level of the game.
About the opportunity: For decades, our Club has been one of the most respected and renowned in football. Its vision to develop young players who are technically and tactically capable of playing for Everton's Mens First Team, or having a career in the professional game, remains as focused as ever. We are now looking for an Academy Goalkeeping Coach to join us, to be responsible for the overall holistic management, development and coaching of the Goalkeepers within a dedicated phase, in line with the Coaching philosophy, vision and values of the Academy and the Club as a whole.
You will work closely with the Head of Academy Goalkeeping Coaching, and other coaches, to ensure that the needs of all players are fully catered for in the same manner. Other key responsibilities as part of this role include:
- Planning and delivering of the development programme for goalkeepers; working towards the objectives as per the curriculum
- Leading 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
- Creating and evaluating all coaching sessions and build all relevant match information, ensuring that all information is recorded fully on the Clubs Football Intelligence Platform where appropriate.
Who we are looking for: We are looking for someone who has an outstanding track record, has worked in or has been in a similar role and is able to show a clear understanding of how to coach and develop youth and professional football players within an established Academy environment.
Essential qualifications for this role include:
- FA Goalkeeping Coaching Level 3 (UEFA B Licence)
- FA Coaching Level 3 (UEFA B Licence)
- FA Youth Module
- Membership of the FA Coaches Club
- Emergency First Aid Certificate
- Safeguarding Children Certificate
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure
Our Academy Goalkeeping Coach will play a pivotal role in ensuring we as a Club maintain our standard Nil Satis Nisi Optimum. This position is a Permanent Contract working 40 hours per week, based at our training ground, Finch Farm. The closing date for applications is Friday 31st July 2026 however, 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 an 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 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. 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.
Academy Goalkeeping Coach - Liverpool in Derby employer: Everton Football Club
Everton Football Club is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters passion for football and community engagement. Located at the state-of-the-art Finch Farm training ground in Knowsley, employees benefit from professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the chance to inspire young talent through meaningful coaching experiences.
