Academy U16 Head Coach - Everton Women

Everton; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Everton Football Club seeks a U16 Head Coach for its Women's Academy. This permanent role requires a candidate to deliver innovative player development programs, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and uphold safety standards. The ideal candidate will be highly experienced in coaching elite athletes and qualified with a UEFA B License and FA Advanced Youth Award.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in an elite football environment.
• Background in developing personalized training programs for elite athletes.
• Good safeguarding practices required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver player development programs for U16 players.
• Establish and manage schedules and IDP frameworks.
• Plan high-standard coaching programs for the age group.

Skills

Coaching

Player Development

Performance Analysis

Education

UEFA B License

FA Advanced Youth Award

Job description

We are a football club with a desire to be the best and are always looking for talented people to join our Everton Family.

Everton is a workplace people crave to join, where extraordinary talented people belong, thrive and deliver the remarkable.

Academy U16 Head Coach - Everton Women

Who we are: Everton Football Club is one of the world's most respected and revered names, known for innovation, professionalism, and community.

With a history spanning three centuries, our motto is Nil Satis Nisi Optimum - nothing but the best is good enough.

We are one of only three clubs to have been a founding member of both the Football League and Premier League, and have played more top-flight games than any other club.

We are committed to developing and supporting teams across Men’s, Women’s, and Academy setups that inspire and compete at the highest level.

About the opportunity:

We are seeking a U16s Head Coach to join the Everton Women's Academy. The successful candidate will deliver player development programs for U16 players, working closely with the Senior Manager – EFCW Academy to establish and manage schedules and IDP frameworks supporting the U21 pathway.

The coach will foster a culture that maximizes each player's talent across the four-corner model and contribute to performance analysis across the Academy. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure all players' needs are met and plan high-standard coaching programs for your age group.

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in an elite football environment, with a background in developing and delivering personalized training programs for elite athletes at the professional or U21 level. They must hold a minimum UEFA B License and FA Advanced Youth Award, and demonstrate good safeguarding practices.

This is a permanent role, working 40 hours per week. The closing date is Friday 13th June 2025, but we reserve the right to close early if we receive many applications.

Additional information:

Everton is committed to safeguarding children and young people, requiring a Basic DBS check or subscription to the DBS Update Service. Verification of qualifications and work eligibility will be required for successful applicants.

Equity & Inclusion:

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and those with disabilities, offering reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.