NTP Athletic Performance Coach Year 3, Edinburgh / East
Scottish Rugby
Job Type
Full-time, permanent
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Salary
£40,000 to £45,000 depending on experience
Closing Date
9 October 2026
Classification
IQF Level 6
Job Summary
Lead the physical development of identified National Talent Pathway Year 3 players across Edinburgh and the East of Scotland. The role involves planning, developing and implementing athletic-performance programmes, delivering individualised coaching and educating players in the principles and practices of physical preparation. Athlete profiling, strength diagnostics and GPS information are used to inform programming, progression and individual development. The coach also works within the multidisciplinary team to align pathway objectives, support long-term player development and establish clear performance standards.
IUSCA IQF Classification
Level 6. The coach leads physical development for an identified National Talent Pathway cohort, plans and implements athletic-performance programmes, uses athlete profiling, strength diagnostics and GPS information to inform practice, and leads within the multidisciplinary team. This reflects full professional accountability for a defined athlete cohort without the wider staff or system responsibility expected at Level 7.
Associated IUSCA IQF Certification
IUSCA IQF Level 6 Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP)
Salary and Role Alignment
Green. The advertised salary of £40,000 to £45,000 appears appropriately aligned relative to the role's Level 6 autonomy, responsibility, experience expectations and defined national talent-pathway scope. Under the IUSCA IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology, this results in a Green rating. The range recognises autonomous programme design, athlete profiling, diagnostics and multidisciplinary responsibility without the broader staff-management or strategic accountability expected at Level 7.
IUSCA Alignment Statement
This role has been classified by IUSCA using publicly available information at the time of review and the published IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology. The IQF classification, salary alignment assessment and associated IUSCA IQF certification represent IUSCA's assessment of the advertised role. They do not alter or replace the employer's stated qualification, certification or eligibility requirements and do not imply employer endorsement, approval of, or affiliation with IUSCA. Vacancy information may change, and applicants should review and verify the original employer advert before applying.