via indeed · 27 May 2026 ·10 days ago

Edinburgh Rugby Senior Athletic Performance Coach

Scottish Rugby Union
Edinburgh Full-time
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Fixed term contract: 2 years

Edinburgh Rugby are looking for an exceptional Athletic Performance Coach to take a senior operational role at the heart of our player development programme. This position will lead return\-to\-play coordination for injured players while designing and delivering high\-quality, position\-specific physical programmes. You will drive evidence\-informed solutions that keep our players performing at their best.

What you will be doing:

  • Lead criteria\-based RTP progressions across strength, speed, contact and skill while managing each injured player's weekly schedule in close partnership with colleagues

  • Lead pre\-season and in\-season player profiling programmes, translating findings into targeted individual and group interventions

  • Physical programming for an assigned positional group, integrating strength, speed, conditioning and recovery within the demands of the rugby calendar and each player's individual development pathway

  • Collaborating across Athletic Performance, Medical, Coaching, and Nutrition, contributing to a culture built on accountability, collaboration and continual improvement

What we’re looking for:
  • A degree in Sport Science, Strength \& Conditioning, Human Performance or a related field is essential

  • Experience in professional rugby athletic performance, with a thorough understanding of the physical, technical, tactical and psychological demands of the elite game

  • Expertise in player monitoring and data\-driven practice and the ability to translate data into meaningful, individualised interventions

  • A natural collaborator who can build trust with coaches, medics, nutritionists and players, operating with confidence and clarity in a multi\-layered, high\-performance environment

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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.

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