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Scotland Women’s National Team Assistant Coach (Attack & Backs)
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- 30 Oct 2026
Status- Contract - Fixed Term
- Full Time
Location- Scotland
Closing date- 13 Nov 2026
Scottish Rugby is looking for an Assistant Coach (Attack & Backs) to support the Scotland Women’s National Team Head Coach in delivering a high-performance programme.
The Role
You will lead technical and tactical coaching in attack and backs play, contribute to team preparation, selection and performance analysis, and support player identification and progression across the wider women’s performance pathway, including the Central Programme and Celtic Challenge.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead attack and backs coaching at individual, unit and team level
- Work with coaching, medical and performance colleagues on preparation, player management and selection
- Use video analysis and performance data to assess attacking effectiveness and give clear, actionable feedback
- Support player identification, development and succession planning across the national team, Central Programme and Celtic Challenge
- Build relationships with clubs and partners and represent Scotland Women and Scottish Rugby professionally
About You
- Experience coaching rugby in a high-performance environment, ideally at international or professional level, with specialist attack and backs expertise
- Able to plan and deliver integrated coaching programmes
- Strong analytical skills using video and performance data
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience identifying and developing talent within a high-performance pathway
Benefits
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Hybrid working
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Access to rugby and concert tickets
- Employee discounts and wellbeing support
Key Details
- Location: Oriam, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh (EH14 4AS)
- Contract: Temporary, full time
- Salary: Dependent on experience
- Closing date: 13 November 2026
How to Apply
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