At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver athletic performance programmes for aspiring female rugby players.
- Company: Join Scottish Rugby, a leader in promoting women's sports.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, enhanced pension, and exclusive event tickets.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive team that values diversity and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the next generation of professional athletes.
- Qualifications: Degree in sport science or related field; experience in high-performance sport required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Position Overview
Do you want to be able to influence the next generation of professional players?
This role would support the delivery and continual development of the athletic performance programme across the women's performance pathway, and might be the role you were looking for!
Responsibilities
- Support the design and delivery of the athletic performance programme across the women’s pathway.
- Deliver sessions, profile, monitor and support the development of players.
- Implement individual development plans for players.
Qualifications
- Degree in sport science, human performance, strength and conditioning, or a related field, with a valid driving licence and satisfactory PVG check.
- Proven experience delivering athletic performance programmes in elite or high-performance sport, with the capability to independently lead a squad's programme.
- Strong knowledge of international rugby performance demands, athlete profiling, testing, monitoring, long-term athletic development, and player tracking technology for training and load management.
- Demonstrated ability to improve player physical performance through objective assessment, targeted interventions, and systematic monitoring of progress.
- Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution skills, with experience working effectively in interdisciplinary teams and high levels of emotional intelligence and self‑awareness.
Benefits
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- Enhanced pension scheme
- Hybrid working
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Access to tickets – rugby and concerts
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing
Scottish Rugby is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
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