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National Talent Pathway Coach - Years 1 & 2 (East)
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- 14 Sep 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- Scotland
Closing date- 25 Sep 2026
The Vacancy
Shape the future of professional rugby. As a National Talent Pathway Coach, you’ll develop high-potential Year 1 and Year 2 players through expert coaching, performance analysis and constructive feedback—sharpening their technical and tactical skills to help them excel to the highest level.
What you will be doing:
- Deliver expert coaching, analysis and feedback to develop players’ technical and tactical skills for professional and representative rugby.
- Create and manage Individual Player Development Plans, providing regular exposure to elite rugby environments.
- Collaborate with international teams, clubs, schools and regional stakeholders to share best practice and strengthen player development.
- Identify, support and develop regional coaches while maintaining professional coaching standards and completing ongoing CPD.
- Support regional programme management, player identification and tracking systems, while ensuring safeguarding and a safe working environment.
What we’re looking for:
- At least three years’ experience leading a multidisciplinary team in a high-performance sport environment.
- Proven experience developing young rugby players and managing and influencing relevant stakeholders.
- Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office; previous experience as an athlete is desirable.
- A satisfactory PVG check and a full, valid driving licence are essential.
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
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