Based on the west side of Edinburgh this well-established rugby club is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Men's Head Coach for the 2025/26 season. Corstorphine RFC 1st XV is currently competing in the East Region Division 2 and field a 2nd XV which plays in East Region League.

The thriving club has a large Women's Section (2 adult teams) and Premiership Champions, Youth Section (Wolves) and a large mini section. The club has a strong membership established over 75 years. Over the next 2 years the club will benefit from a newly refurbished clubhouse and accompanying gym.

This is an exciting opportunity to with work a dynamic player base which ranges from School leavers to 30+ year olds, with varying experience, honours, and skill levels. Mens player numbers are at 75 with 30-40 training regularly.

The team finished 3rd in its current league with noted wins against the league leaders and unbeaten league leaders of the division above, thus highlighting the potential in the group of players and for promotion and our quest to be in the National Leagues within 2 years.
Requirements for position:

A UKCC Level 1-3 Coaching Award is preferred, but the Club are willing to help the successful applicant work towards this qualification.
Coach and manage the senior squad in order to develop and improve their skills.
Conduct themselves in a professional, safe, and responsible manner while promoting good sportsmanship on and off the field.
Be present at training sessions focussing heavily on the game plan for each coming Saturday.
Work on occasion with the Youth Academy Coaches and Minis to ensure best practice is shared, and player development is maintained.

Additional Information: Training is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with games on Saturdays. Invites to club social events as a figure head and team building sessions. You have the option to build your own working team or bring in guest coaches as you see fit. This is a generously paid position and comes with the kudos of working with a historic, progressive, and successful club.

The Head Coach will link with the Vice President of Rugby.

To Apply: Interested individuals should contact Simon McCaig (Club Secretary). Please send coaching resumes, cover letter including experience or email of interest, and any questions to Simon McCaig simonmccaig@aol.com using the subject line – Corstorphine RFC Head Coach Applicant.