Women's Pathway Athletic Performance Coach: Scottish Rugby

Salary: DOE

Location: Oriam, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS

This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy.

Do you want to be able to influence on the next generation of professional players? This role would support the delivery and continual development of the athletic performance programme across the women's performance pathway, and might be the role you were looking for!

What you will be doing:

  • Support the design and dleivery of the athletic performance programme across the women’s pathway.

  • Deliver sessions, profile, monitor and supprt the development of players

  • Implement individual development plans for players

What we’re looking for:

  • Degree in sport science, human performance, strength and conditioning, or a related field, with a valid driving licence and satisfactory PVG check.

  • Proven experience delivering athletic performance programmes in elite or high-performance sport, with the capability to independently lead a squad's programme.

  • Strong knowledge of international rugby performance demands, athlete profiling, testing, monitoring, long-term athletic development, and player tracking technology for training and load management.

  • Demonstrated ability to improve player physical performance through objective assessment, targeted interventions, and systematic monitoring of progress.

  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills, with experience working effectively in interdisciplinary teams and high levels of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

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.

Further information and applications

Date published: 8 July 2026
Date updated: 8 July 2026

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