Disability Coach - Liverpool
Who are we:
Since 1988, Everton in the Community has become a dynamic force for good, harnessing the unifying power of football to drive social change and addressing societal challenges across Liverpool City Region. Supported by a team of over 130 full-time staff and over 200 volunteers, the independently governed and independently financed charity offers an extensive array of more than 60 programmes and initiatives that tackle a diverse range of social issues including health, employability, anti-social behaviour, crime, exploitation, education, dementia, and disability.
Everton in the Community stands firmly beside the most at-risk and most in need members of its local communities, but the needs of the city are ever-growing and ever-evolving and the official charity of Everton Football Club is committed to helping as many people as possible.
About the opportunity:
We are looking for a Disability Coach to join the team to deliver a range of various sports specific and multisport sessions for disabled children and adults at various locations across Merseyside.
Other key responsibilities will include:
* To plan and deliver sessions as part of the Physical Education programe within SEN schools that have bought into our model
* To coordinate and support our disability teams attending local, regional, national and international competitive fixtures and competitive opportunities for disabled people
* To work on our half term sessions, delivering fun, inclusive sessions as part of our partnership with local authorities
* To develop and implement effective monitoring and evaluation processes to capture data and case studies for reports in line with funding requirements
* Ensuring all relevant quality standards and safeguarding requirements are met in all sessions
* To have an understanding of equality/diversity and social inclusion in the delivery of disability coaching sessions
Safeguarding
* To understand the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines.
* To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to an Anti-bullying environment
* Monitor potential safeguarding risks and work with the Safeguarding Officer of EITC, and the Head of Safeguarding for Everton Football Club to promote good practice throughout the programme
Who we are looking for: We are looking for an individual who can deliver inclusive sessions that are engaging with fun, laughter and enjoyment for the participants.
With experience of delivering schools and after school’s clubs with disabled children of all ages and abilities, our ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:
* Level 2 Multi-sport qualification
* Level 2 governing body coaching award
* Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft office applications
* Specific knowledge of various impairments and disability groups
This position will be offered on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, with the role being based across our Everton in the Community campus, Schools and other locations deemed suitable by the Youth Inclusion Manager.
The closing date for applications is Monday 17th November 2025 however, 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.
As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require an Enhanced DBS 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 people with diverse backgrounds, and underrepresented communities. 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 -
To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the Football Association’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.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, United KingdomSalary: 0Job Type: TemporaryJob Reference: JP LivDC