Casual Academy Coach - Foundation Phase

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 52,769-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. Its vision to develop young players who are technically and tactically capable of playing for Everton’s First Team, or having a career in the professional game, remains as focused as ever.   

We have an exciting opportunity for a Foundation Phase Academy Coach to join the team at our Finch Farm training facility on a Casual basis. 

This role will be responsible for supporting the management and development of an age group within the Academy, in line with the Playing & Coaching philosophy, vision and values of the Academy and the Club.    

The successful candidate will support an age group in the Foundation Phase (U9-12).  

You will be required to work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure that the needs of all players are fully catered for, and to plan and deliver the coaching programme for the age group you lead to a high standard.  

Who we’re looking for: Our ideal candidate will need to be experienced working with children, parents and other staff members with the ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal who place high value on attention to detail.   

Essentially, the successful candidate must hold a minimum UEFA B Coaching award and other qualifications in accordance with Premier League Youth Development Rules, as well as being able to demonstrate good practice when it comes to safeguarding children, contributing to our player-centred holistic approach at the Academy.   

This position is on a casual basis, the closing date of this advert Monday 14th July 2025 & if selected we will be holding an on-site assessment Wednesday 16th 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.            

Equity & Inclusion       

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.