Lead Physical Performance Coach - EFCW 1st Team

Everton Football Club; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Everton Football Club is seeking an experienced Lead Physical Performance Coach to lead and evolve the Women’s Physical Performance programme within a multi‑disciplinary team. You will deliver elite‑level support across First Team and Academy, leading on strength and conditioning strategies, pre‑training preparation, post‑training recovery and field‑based conditioning.

The role requires close collaboration with First Team Coaching, Medical and Performance departments to maximise player

Qualifications

• Experience as an applied practitioner in Physical Performance.
• Planning, executing and reviewing provision to both teams and individual athletes.
• Deep understanding of physiology underpinning physical performance and CPD evidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead on strength and conditioning strategies for First Team and Academy.
• Manage pre-training preparation and post-training recovery protocols.
• Oversee field-based conditioning and general physical performance support.
• Collaborate with First Team Coaching, Medical and Performance departments.
• Rotate into travelling performance team to support elite players.

Skills

Applied practitioner

Planning & review

Physiology knowledge

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

MSc in Sports Science, Strength & Conditioning

UKSCA ASCC qualification

Emergency First Aid in Football

UKAD intro to clean sport

CSCS membership

Job description

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 a 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.

With roots that go back to the mid-1980s, Everton Women were formally established in 1995 and won the English league title just three seasons later.

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.

Who we’re looking for:

We are looking for a passionate, talented and experienced individual who has deep knowledge of the opportunities and challenges presented by the elite sporting environment.

You must have experience as an applied practitioner in Physical Performance with understanding and experience of planning, executing and reviewing provision to both teams and individual athletes across performance, development and rehabilitation.

We are looking for a deep understanding of physiology underpinning physical performance, with demonstrable creativity in applying these principles to maximise performance both on the pitch and in the gym.

Building deep relationships with those you work with is essential as we look to build an accountable, professional yet personable environment.

The selected candidate must also be flexible enough to rotate into a travelling performance team that supports our elite players through competitive fixtures, both home and away.

We need someone who possess the ability to work discreetly under pressure, but also as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and can evidence on-going CPD in major specialty of their work portfolio.

It is essential that the successful candidate has the following educational experience;

• 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 Tuesday 29th September2026.

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 iscommitted 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 a EnhancedDBS (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- [e-mail]