Scotland Women's National Team Assistant Coach (Attack & Backs)
The WNT Assistant Coach (Attack & Backs) supports the Scotland Women’s National Team Head Coach in delivering a high-performance programme that maximises individual and team performance. The role leads technical and tactical coaching in attack and backs play, while contributing to team preparation, selection and performance analysis. Working collaboratively with coaching and specialist support colleagues, the postholder helps foster a culture of professionalism, accountability and continuous development. The role also supports player identification and progression across the wider women’s performance pathway, including the Central Programme and Celtic Challenge, ensuring alignment with national team objectives.
What you will be doing:
- Lead attack and backs coaching at individual, unit and team levels, supporting the Head Coach to deliver an integrated playing and performance strategy.
- Collaborate with coaching, medical and performance colleagues on team preparation, player management and selection, fostering professionalism, accountability and high performance.
- Use video analysis and performance data to assess attacking effectiveness and backs play, providing clear, actionable feedback to players and coaches.
- Support player identification, development and succession planning across the national team, Central Programme and Celtic Challenge, strengthening progression and positional depth.
- Build effective relationships with clubs, stakeholders and partners to align player development with national team objectives and professionally represent Scotland Women and Scottish Rugby.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience coaching rugby in a high-performance environment, ideally ar international / professional level, with specialist technical and tactical expertise in attack and backs play.
- Ability to plan and deliver integrated coaching programmes that develop individual players, units and overall team performance.
- Strong analytical skills, using video and performance data to inform coaching decisions and provide clear, actionable feedback.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, working collaboratively with coaches, multidisciplinary support teams, clubs and wider stakeholders.
- Experience identifying and developing talent, supporting player progression and succession planning within a high-performance pathway.
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Scottish Rugby is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
The Company
At Scottish Rugby, we believe in the power of people coming together to make a difference. Just listen to our voices fill a stadium as we sing the national anthem at an international!
We live and breathe rugby, and our passion shines through everything we do. We are exceptionally proud of our work and the people we do it for. Our goal is to create unforgettable moments – on and off the pitch - through inspirational winning teams, thriving rugby communities, passionate fans, and a vibrant national stadium.
We foster a culture where everyone feels valued and included and we encourage bold ideas and fearless innovation. With curiosity, enthusiasm, and a deep sense of purpose, we bring our best to work every day.
From grassroots to the international stage, together we drive positive change and leave a lasting impact on the game’s future.
Find out more about joining the team and playing your part in inspiring Scotland through rugby.
The Benefits
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Access to Tickets - rugby and concerts
- Scotland Women Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
"I love working in the dynamic field of women’s rugby at Scottish Rugby. My role gives me the opportunity to collaborate with inspiring athletes and dedicated colleagues to provide an environment for female rugby players, of all levels, to thrive and reach their full potential."
- Glasgow Warriors and Scotland Player
"I am incredibly proud to be part of the Scottish Rugby family. We put in the hard work, both on and off the pitch, fuelled by our deep national passion. At the heart of everything we do are our family and friends, and we make it a priority to recognise, appreciate, and celebrate every success along the way. Together, we are united and striving for greatness with every step."
- People Business Partner
"Rugby is a game for everyone – on and off the pitch. We take great pride in being somewhere that everyone feels they belong. We have a supportive culture that encourages people to be their best selves. I feel so proud to be part of the team at Scottish Rugby."
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