Academy Coach Coach Inclusion Diversity Scheme - LiverpoolJoin 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 candidateto support the development of the next generationof football coaches.The scheme is open to all,and we particularly welcomeapplications fromBlack,Asianandmixed heritage backgrounds,and women,as they are underrepresentedgroupsamongst the coaching roles that exist across the professional game.Whats Involved?Youllsplit your time betweenAcademy coaching atEverton 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 Coachingfrom Leeds Beckett University.WhatWereLooking ForEssentialcriteria: UEFA B Licenceas a minimum No prior full-time1stTeam or Academycoaching 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) Desirablecriteria: 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 Teachingexperience Youllbring: A drive to coach in the professional game Passion for player development& developmentallyappropriate learningenvironments Commitment to fulfilling duty of care for children, young people, and adults in healthy,high-performanceenvironments Resilience and commitment to high-performance environments Excellentcommunication and relationship-building skills A desire to be a role model and ambassador for diversity in the game How to ApplyAt applicationyou 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: TheessentialcriteriaI fulfil Thedesirable criteriaIfulfil Mydesire to be a role model and ambassador for diversity in the game Part 2(max500words) toanswer allthe following questions.Please structure your responses under the following headings: MymotivationsforapplyingfortheCIDSacademy coach role and Premier League Coach Development Programme HowtheCIDS academy coach role anddevelopment programmefitswithmycareer ambitions Howmyuniqueexpertise,and livedexperience, willbenefittheclub and players Key Dates Application Deadline:24thMay 2026 AssessmentActivities:Stage 1w/c1stJune&Stage 2w/c8thJune CIDS Induction, Lake DistrictSeptember 2026 (4 days) Everton Football Cluband the Premier League are committed to equality,diversityand inclusion. Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants with a disability.Pleasecontactcareers@evertonfc.com,ifyou would like to discuss this further.Equality monitoring informationwillberequestedseparately and will notformpart of theselectionprocess.Everton Family Safer Recruitment PracticesThe 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 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 & InclusionEverton 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 those from racially diverse 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- careers@evertonfc.comTo support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the FAs 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.https://www.premierleague.com/privacy-policyLocation:Liverpool, Merseyside, United KingdomSalary:0Job Type: TemporaryJob Reference:JP1568950LivACCIDS