National Academy Manager - Women

As National Academy - Women, you'll lead the future of women's rugby by shaping the Women's National Academy Programme and accelerating the development of Scotland's next generation of elite talent What you will be doing:

• Lead and deliver the Women's National Academy Programme, creating a high-performance environment for 18-23-year-old players.
• Oversee talent identification, selection, and individual development planning to support progression through the national pathway.
• Take on a senior coaching role within national age-grade teams to strengthen the elite talent pipeline.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and pathway stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective player transitions.
  
  Proven experience coaching at national age-grade or professional level and leading player development programmes within a high-performance environment.
• Strong programme leadership skills, including planning, organisation, budget management, and coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities across clubs, universities, and performance partners.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and judgement, with a clear commitment to athlete welfare and safeguarding.