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Rugby Development Officer
Linlithgow Rugby Club
Linlithgow Rugby Club is a community-focused club in West Lothian with thriving minis, youth and senior sections, working in partnership with Scottish Rugby and local schools to grow the game.
Job Posted- 22 Oct 2026
Status- Contract - Fixed Term
- Full Time
Location- Scotland
Closing date- 23 Oct 2026
Linlithgow Rugby Club, working in partnership with Scottish Rugby, is recruiting a Rugby Development Officer to grow participation and player development across the club, local schools and the wider community, focusing on P1 to S2.
The Role
You will support rugby participation and player development across the club and its catchment area, delivering programmes in the club and schools, supporting volunteers and coaches, and helping build sustainable rugby structures. You will work closely with the Rugby Development Manager, club volunteers, schools, community partners and Scottish Rugby.
Key Responsibilities
- Grow rugby participation across minis, youth, women and girls
- Deliver high-quality coaching sessions within the club and partner schools
- Support the recruitment, development and retention of players across all age groups
- Work with the Rugby Development Manager and club coaches to implement a long-term player development pathway
- Develop and support club coaches and volunteers
- Deliver school programmes, camps, festivals and Tartan Touch
- Build strong partnerships with local schools and community organisations
- Plan and deliver rugby events and development programmes, and report progress against agreed objectives
- Help the club develop its social media communications
About You
- Experience delivering coaching or sports development programmes
- Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills
- Able to work effectively with volunteers, players, schools and community partners
- Full UK driving licence
- PVG membership, or willingness to obtain it
- Rugby Right 26/27 online qualification
- Scottish Rugby Coaching Essentials (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it
- Desirable: sports-related HN or degree, experience working with children and young people, and strength and conditioning knowledge
Key Details
- Location: Mains Park, 42 Mains Road, Linlithgow EH49 6DB
- Contract: initial 3-year partnership with Scottish Rugby, reviewed annually, with a 3-month probation period
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, flexible including evenings and weekends
- Start date: November/December 2026
- Closing date: Friday 23 October 2026, 11:59pm
How to Apply
Send your CV and a covering letter using the application form on this page.