At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Edinburgh Women in shaping the future of women's rugby and driving performance.
- Company: Join Scottish Rugby, a champion for equality and growth in sports.
- Benefits: Be part of an exciting new era with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment focused on athlete progression and high-performance culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on women's rugby while developing future stars.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of high-performance coaching experience, ideally in women's rugby.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 60000 £ per year.
We are looking for a motivated Head Coach to join Edinburgh Women. You'll lead our Celtic Challenge campaign, while playing a central role in shaping the wider pathway for women's rugby in Scotland. You'll drive growth, raise standards, and prepare the programme for an exciting new era of competition.
What You Will Be Doing
- Lead and shape the programme: own the planning, culture, and operational delivery of a high-performance environment aligned to the national framework.
- Drive the game model: direct coaching delivery, match preparation, and training design built around national playing principles.
- Develop every player: oversee individual development plans, annual playing plans, and ongoing performance reviews that support each athlete's progression.
- Connect the system: collaborate across the pathway, contribute to central and national academy delivery, and build strong relationships with clubs, universities, and national teams.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven high-performance coaching experience: minimum 5 years at national age-grade, professional, or equivalent elite level, ideally within women's rugby.
- Experience running performance programmes: including IDP and APP processes, multidisciplinary team leadership, and ongoing player monitoring.
- The ability to balance development with results: you know how to compete and win while keeping long-term athlete progression at the centre of everything.
- Strong leadership and communication skills: with a track record of managing stakeholders, building trust, and holding a high-performance culture to clear standards.
Scottish Rugby is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Ready to make the next step in your career? If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role, complete the application form. Included in this, we’d like you to share the skills and experience you would bring to this role and why you’d love to work at Scottish Rugby.
Edinburgh Women Head Coach employer: Scottish Rugby
Scottish Rugby is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that champions the growth of women's rugby in Scotland. As the Head Coach for Edinburgh Women, you will not only lead a high-performance programme but also have the opportunity to shape the future of the sport, fostering individual player development and collaboration across various levels of the game. With a commitment to equal opportunities and a focus on long-term athlete progression, Scottish Rugby provides a unique platform for professional growth and meaningful impact in the community.
