Pre-Academy Lead Goalkeeping Coach

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

As Pre-Academy Lead Goalkeeping Coach you will be responsible for the pre-academy Goalkeeping coaching programme, development and leading sessions, in line with the Coaching philosophy, vision and values of the Academy and the Club.

Working closely with the pre-academy phase lead and foundation phase Goalkeeping coach you will ensure that the needs of all players are fully catered for, while ensuring professionalism and behaviours are consistently in line with Club values.

Other key responsibilities as part of this role will include:  

Coaching 

• Planning and delivering of the technical coaching programme for the pre-academy age group
• Create a fun, challenging and competitive environment for all player
• Coach and manage the goal keepers you lead within all aspects of the games programme
  (home & away) including group and individual programmes
• Liaise with all key pre-academy personnel when planning, arranging coaching sessions and

Player Development and Progression 

• Profile the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological attributes of each player, then create
  and agree individual development programmes for each boy in the phase
• Build working relationships with parents of players in the phase, ensuring communication is
  honest, clear and open to support the development of all players.
• Monitor potential safeguarding children risks and work with the Academy Safeguarding Officer,
  and the Head of Safeguarding for Everton Football Club to promote safer working practice
  throughout the Academy

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: 

• Level 2 (UEFA C Licence)
• FA Level 1 GK Coaching qualification
• Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Safeguarding Children Certificate
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure

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 16 hours per week with a willingness to work weekends and evenings. 

The closing date of this advert is Monday 19th August 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.