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Edinburgh Rugby Head of Athletic Performance
Scottish Rugby
Scottish Rugby is the governing body for rugby union in Scotland. Based at BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, we administer Scotland's international rugby teams, and Scotland's two professional clubs, Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors.
Job Posted- 13 Mar 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- Scotland
Closing date- 30 Mar 2026
We are seeking an experience Head of Athletic Performance to lead the design, delivery and continual evolution of our athletic performance programme across senior and academy environments.
This is a strategic and operational role at the heart of our rugby environment. You will shape the physical identity of our players, drive elite performance standards across the club, and build an environment where athletes and colleagues push the boundaries. Working closely with Edinburgh Rugby and Scottish Rugby colleagues, you will ensure our players are prepared to meet the demands of rugby at the highest level.
What you will be doing:
- Leading the athletic performance strategy at Edinburgh Rugby, aligned with national performance frameworks
- Oversee individual athletic performance plans for senior and academy players
- Lead profiling, testing, monitoring, and workload-management systems, using data and player-tracking technologies to guide performance planning
- Lead and develop a team of Athletic Performance Coaches
What we’re looking for someone who:
- Leads with expertise and credibility
- Thinks strategically and uses data to win
- Develops great people and great environments
- Understands the demands and commitments of elite sport
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