Applications Open for New Head Coach

The call is out for a suitably qualified and ambitious person, to take over the role with the aim of developing the Senior players to return then progress up the National Leagues.

Consideration will be given to a Player/Coach which may suit someone of a suitable playing standard who is looking to retire and move into coaching.

The new Head Coach will have a further element to their work alongside Director of Rugby, Graham “Smudge” Smith, to implement the new club wide Specialist Coaching Strategy. This will involve working regularly with Midi Section coaches and also overseeing the transition of Perthshire’s Colts players into the adult game.

Head of Senior Section Ewan “Macka” MacKessack-Leitch said, “Perthshire are at a crossroads going into the 2024-25 season. Training numbers remain strong and there are a good number of players around. We know the challenges we face to perform in Regional Leagues and maintain the numbers for 2 squads on a Saturday. We aim to attract some strong candidates who can take Perthshire forward and through this challenge, to push the 1XV to promotion and continue to enhance the quality and competitiveness of the rugby enjoyed by the 2XV.”

To achieve this, the club is looking for a suitably qualified coach who has enthusiasm, drive, and commitment, along with the ability to recruit, motivate, challenge, and develop further the senior men’s playing group. The ability to coach advanced players alongside developing players is essential as both the Men’s 1st and 2nd XV’s train together.

Full job description and information for applicants can be seen HERE or on the Scottish Rugby website: www.scottishrugby.org/about/vacancies

Closing date for application is 5pm on Friday 24th May 2024.