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ER Celtic Challenge Assistant Coach
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- 11 Sep 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- Scotland
Closing date- 22 Sep 2026
CONTRACTOR OPPORTUNITY
Are you an experienced coach looking to make a real impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can support the continued development and performance of the women's game?
This may be the opportunity you have been looking for!
What you will be doing:
- Driving planning, delivery and player development in defence, utilising video analysis and review
- Collaborate with designated coaching, technical, athletic performance and medical personnel to ensure all aspects of team preparation
- Assisting the Head Coach with player selection and deselection
- Attending training and matches to identify and observe players
What we’re looking for:
- Coaching experience in a high-performance rugby environment, ideally in women’s rugby
- Experience leading performance programmes, including individual development planning and player monitoring
- Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams effectively
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to balance player development with competitive performance, supported by specialist coaching expertise and a valid driving licence
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.
Scottish Rugby is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
How to Apply
Please click APPLY NOW to begin the application process.