Community Coach

Forrester Rugby Club; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Forrester RFC in Edinburgh is seeking a Community Coach to promote and develop school rugby across primary and secondary schools. You will deliver sessions and festivals, working with Active Schools and local authorities to raise coaching standards in the club’s mini sections.

You’ll plan school and after‑school rugby, support club fixtures, and help grow participation in the surrounding area. Experience preferred; PVG clearance required; driving licence beneficial.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience required.
• Appropriate coaching or referee qualifications, or willingness to obtain them.
• Valid driving licence.
• PVG (Disclosure Scotland) is essential.
• Excellent time keeping and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in delivering rugby to clubs and schools within the target area.
• Work with Active Schools and local authority staff to deliver high‑quality sessions and festivals.
• Champion coaching standards within Forrester RFC mini sections.
• Plan and deliver school rugby sessions and after‑school clubs with target schools.
• Assist with midweek and weekend fixtures.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Time management

Education

Coaching Essentials or equivalent

PVG Disclosure Scotland

Job description

Forrester RFC in Edinburgh has an opportunity for a Community Coach to work with the club and surrounding area, helping to promote and develop primary and secondary school rugby.

The Role

You will deliver rugby sessions and festivals in schools and champion coaching and playing standards in the club’s mini sections, working alongside Active Schools and other local authority staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in delivering rugby to clubs and schools within the club’s target area
• Work alongside Active Schools and local authority staff to deliver high-quality rugby sessions and festivals in primary schools
• Champion coaching and playing standards within the Forrester RFC mini sections
• Plan and deliver school rugby sessions and after-school clubs with Forrester High School and another targeted secondary school
• Assist with secondary school midweek and weekend fixtures

About You

• Previous coaching experience (some training and CPD will be provided)
• Appropriate coaching or referee qualifications, or willingness to obtain them (minimum Coaching Essentials or equivalent)
• Valid driving licence
• Appropriate Disclosure Scotland PVG (essential)
• Exemplary time keeping and organisational skills
• Able to communicate effectively with coaches, players, volunteers, admin and other stakeholders
• Flexible approach to working hours, with some evening work required

Key Details

• Location: Forrester RFC, Edinburgh
• Contract: contract of services, October 2026 to May 2027
• Closing date: Thursday 29 October 2026