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Academy Coach Coach Inclusion Diversity Scheme Jobs in Liverpool, UK at Everton Football Club

Position: Academy Coach  Coach Inclusion Diversity Scheme
Academy Coach Coach Inclusion Diversity Scheme – Liverpool

Join the Coach Inclusion & Diversity Scheme (CIDS)

Everton Football Club, in partnership with the Premier League, is proud tosupportthe Coach Inclusion & Diversity Scheme for the 2026/27season.

We’reoffering a 23-month, full-time academy coaching role tothe successful candidate to support the development of the next generation of football coaches.

The scheme is open to all,and we particularly welcome applications from Black,Asianandmixed heritage backgrounds,and women,as they are underrepresentedgroupsamongst the coaching roles that exist across the professional game.

Whats Involved?

Youllsplit your time between

Academy coaching at Everton Football Cluband the Premier Leagues accredited Coach Development Programme.

Youllgain experience across development phases and work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Your development journey will include:

  • Mentoring andbespokesupport

  • Immersive learning experiences

  • Peer learning

  • Access to FA/UEFA qualifications(based on development need and subject to availability)

On successful completion of all programme elements,youllbe awarded aDiploma in Professional Football Coaching from Leeds Beckett University.

What Were Looking  For

Essential criteria:

  • UEFA B Licenceas a minimum

  • No prior full-time1stTeam or Academy coaching role at a Premier League or EFL club

  • Experienceofcoachinginone, or more, of the following environments:grassroots, community, education, developmentcentreor part-time academyfootballsettings

  • FA Safeguarding Certificate, Emergency First Aid, and Enhanced DBS(to be completed prior to role commencement)

Desirable criteria:

  • Experience of coaching a team or group of players on a regular basis

  • Experience of holistic youth development activities within, or beyond,sport

  • UEFA A Licenceor FA Advanced Youth Award

  • Teaching experience

Youllbring:

  • A drive to coach in the professional game

  • Passion for player development& developmentally appropriate learning environments

  • Commitment to fulfilling duty of care for children, young people, and adults in healthy,high-performance environments

  • Resilience and commitment to high-performance environments

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

  • A desire to be a role model and ambassador for diversity in the game

How to Apply

At application you will be asked to completea two-part cover letter and upload your CV:

  • Part 1 (max 500 words) todemonstratinghow you fulfil the

    What Were Looking For criteria.

    Please structure your responses under the following headings:

    • Theessentialcriteria

      I fulfil

    • The desirable criteriaIfulfil

    • Mydesire to be a role model and ambassador for diversity in the game

  • Part 2 (max
    500words) toanswer allthe following questions.

    Please structure your responses under the following headings:

    • Mymotivationsforapplyingforthe

      CIDSacademy coach role and Premier League Coach Development Programme

    • Howthe

      CIDS academy coach role anddevelopment programmefitswithmycareer ambitions

    • Howmyuniqueexpertise,and lived experience, willbenefittheclub and players

    Key Dates

    • Final date to receive applications:24thMay 2026

    • Assessment

      Activities:

      Stage 1w/c1stJune&Stage 2w/c8thJune

    • CIDS Induction, Lake District September 2026 (4 days)

    Everton Football Cluband the Premier League are committed to equality,diversity and inclusion. Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants with a ,ifyou would like to discuss this further.

    Equality monitoring informationwillberequestedseparately and will notformpart of theselectionprocess.

    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 a Enhanced or Basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service

    This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of Eligibilty to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.

    Equity & Inclusion

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    Title: Academy Coach Coach Inclusion Diversity Scheme

    Company: Everton Football Club

    Location: Liverpool, UK

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