We are looking for a motivated Head Coach to join Edinburgh Women. You'll lead our Celtic Challenge campaign, while playing a central role in shaping the wider pathway for women's rugby in Scotland. You'll drive growth, raise standards, and prepare the programme for an exciting new era of competition.
What you will be doing:
Lead and shape the programme: own the planning, culture, and operational delivery of a high-performance environment aligned to the national framework
Drive the game model: direct coaching delivery, match preparation, and training design built around national playing principles
Develop every player: oversee individual development plans, annual playing plans, and ongoing performance reviews that support each athlete's progression
Connect the system: collaborate across the pathway, contribute to central and national academy delivery, and build strong relationships with clubs, universities, and national teams
What we’re looking for:
Proven high-performance coaching experience: minimum 5 years at national age-grade, professional, or equivalent elite level, ideally within women's rugby
Experience running performance programmes: including IDP and APP processes, multidisciplinary team leadership, and ongoing player monitoring
The ability to balance development with results: you know how to compete and win while keeping long-term athlete progression at the centre of everything
Strong leadership and communication skills: with a track record of managing stakeholders, building trust, and holding a high-performance culture to clear standards
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.
The Company
At Scottish Rugby, we believe in the power of people coming together to make a difference. Just listen to our voices fill a stadium as we sing the national anthem at an international!
We live and breathe rugby, and our passion shines through everything we do. We are exceptionally proud of our work and the people we do it for. Our goal is to create unforgettable moments – on and off the pitch - through inspirational winning teams, thriving rugby communities, passionate fans, and a vibrant national stadium.
We foster a culture where everyone feels valued and included and we encourage bold ideas and fearless innovation. With curiosity, enthusiasm, and a deep sense of purpose, we bring our best to work every day.
From grassroots to the international stage, together we drive positive change and leave a lasting impact on the game’s future.