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Rugby Development Officer (Jedburgh)
Jed-Forest Rugby Football Club
Jed-Forest Rugby Football Club is a Scottish Borders club at Riverside Park, Jedburgh, with a strong rugby history. It works with Jed Thistle, Jed Jaguars and local schools to grow the game.
Job Posted- 22 Oct 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- Scotland
Closing date- 23 Oct 2026
Jed-Forest Rugby Football Club is looking for an enthusiastic, community-focused Rugby Development Officer to shape the future of rugby in Jedburgh by building a clear Jedburgh Rugby Pathway across Jedburgh Grammar Campus, Jed Thistle, Jed Jaguars, Jed-Forest RFC and the wider community.
The Role
You will lead and coordinate rugby development activity across Jedburgh, working closely with schools, coaches, volunteers, players, parents and community partners. A vehicle is provided for the role.
Key Responsibilities
- School rugby: develop school rugby opportunities with Jedburgh Grammar Campus and local primary schools, support teams, festivals and competitions, and ease the transition from primary to secondary and into club rugby
- Club and player development: support recruitment and retention across youth rugby, help build sustainable age-group teams and connect players with regional and performance opportunities
- Girls and women: increase participation in schools and clubs, support girls’ teams and encourage female coaches, volunteers and young leaders
- Community and workforce: build partnerships with schools and community organisations, support coach and volunteer development, and organise festivals, development days and events
- Explore alternative formats including touch rugby, Tartan Touch and 7s, and use participation information to measure impact
About You
- Passionate about rugby and developing people
- Comfortable working with children and young people
- Able to build strong relationships with schools, clubs and community organisations
- Confident communicating with players, parents, teachers, coaches and volunteers
- Organised and able to work independently on a range of projects while contributing to a wider team
- Experience in rugby coaching or development, school sport, community sport, club development or volunteer and coach development is valued
- A relevant Scottish Rugby coaching qualification, SCRUMs registration and a PVG certificate are advantageous
- Full driving licence required
Key Details
- Location: Jedburgh, Scottish Borders
- Contract: full time, 35 hours per week
- Closing date: Friday 23 October 2026 at 6pm
- Interviews: week commencing Monday 26 October 2026
- The successful candidate must obtain a PVG certificate from Disclosure Scotland before starting
How to Apply
Send your CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role using the application form on this page.