Female Coach (Development Programme)

Scottish Rugby Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension scheme

Hybrid working

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Access to Tickets - rugby and concerts

Employee discounts

Wellbeing

Job summary

Scottish Rugby is seeking an ambitious female coach to join our Regional Pathway and Game Development team as part of the Female Coach Development Programme. This full-time role combines coordinating regional pathway activities with delivering coach development programmes and a structured coaching and professional development plan.

You will gain hands-on experience coaching within the Female National Talent Pathway, supported to grow your practice, knowledge and confidence, working with

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for coaching and developing players.
• Inclusive and player-centred approach that helps others learn and perform.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Curiosity, self-awareness and willingness to learn from feedback.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and deliver regional player pathway programmes, working with coaches and medical staff.
• Coach and identify talented players across regional and national female pathways.
• Support coach development and work with clubs and schools to improve player development.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Relationship-building

Mentoring

Curiosity

Tools

Coaching delivery methods

Job description

The Benefits

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Scottish Rugby is looking for an ambitious female coach to join our Regional Pathway and Game Development team as part of our Female Coach Development Programme.

This is a unique full time development opportunity, combining a role supporting the organisation of regional pathway activities, delivery of coach development programmes, with a structured programme of coaching and professional development.

The successful candidate will gain hands on experience coaching within the Female National Talent Pathway, while being supported to develop their own coaching practice, knowledge and confidence. You’ll work alongside experienced coaches and staff, access a range of development opportunities, and be given the chance to grow and progress as a coach within Scottish Rugby.

We’re keen to hear from women who are passionate about coaching and have the ambition to develop their career.

What You Will Be Doing

• Help plan and deliver regional player pathway programmes, working with coaches and medical staff.
• Coach and identify talented players across regional and national female pathways.
• Support coach development and work with clubs and schools to improve player development.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for coaching and developing players, with the ambition to build a career in rugby.
• A positive, inclusive and player-centred approach that helps others learn and perform at their best.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively with players, coaches, colleagues, clubs and schools.
• Curiosity, self-awareness and a willingness to learn, reflect and act on feedback.

To view the full role profile and get some more information about the role, see the document available at the bottom of this page.

Scottish Rugby is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

#AsOne

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.

Find out more about joining the team and playing your part in inspiring Scotland through rugby.

The Benefits

• Benefit 1
• Benefit 2
• Benefit 3
• Benefit 4

The Values

• Innovation
• Accountability
• Teamwork

We are creative and fearless in our work.

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Access to Tickets - rugby and concerts
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing

"I love working in the dynamic field of women’s rugby at Scottish Rugby. My role gives me the opportunity to collaborate with inspiring athletes and dedicated colleagues to provide an environment for female rugby players, of all levels, to thrive and reach their full potential."

• Sione Tuipulotu
• Glasgow Warriors and Scotland Player

"I am incredibly proud to be part of the Scottish Rugby family. We put in the hard work, both on and off the pitch, fuelled by our deep national passion. At the heart of everything we do are our family and friends, and we make it a priority to recognise, appreciate, and celebrate every success along the way. Together, we are united and striving for greatness with every step."

• Catriona Fett
• People Business Partner

"Rugby is a game for everyone – on and off the pitch. We take great pride in being somewhere that everyone feels they belong. We have a supportive culture that encourages people to be their best selves. I feel so proud to be part of the team at Scottish Rugby."

• Flo Laing
• Scotland Women Clinical Lead Physiotherapist