Opportunities.

Performance, Competitive & Social Coaching and Manager Opportunities

Wapping Hockey Club are looking for inspiring coaches and experienced players, interested in coaching, to help take our club to the next level.

Wapping’s performance committee is currently reviewing our plans for the next few years. We have a great team of coaches that we are looking to build on and strengthen. The future of this will be built around the people who will make up our coaching team. So, if you’re interested, please reach out for a chat so we can discuss goals and learn if/how we might work together.

Roles range from Assistant to Senior positions. Whether your expertise lies in performance, competitive, or social hockey, we welcome individuals of all experience levels who embody a keen hockey intellect and unwavering passion for the game.

🔍 Available Positions:

  • Senior roles (Men’s & Women’s)

    • Performance coaches (incl. M1s - job role below)

    • Competitive coaches (4s-6s)

    • Social coaches (7s onward)

  • Enabling & Support roles (Men’s & Women’s)

    • Assistant Coaches

    • Match Day Coaches

    • Performance Managers

  • Kidds’ Coaches (Youth U8-U16)

We are open to all ideas on how these roles could look and how to best compensate. For those interested, we will start with a discussion to talk around aims and objectives to figure out the right role for the individual and their experience.

About Wapping Hockey Club:

It is often said at WHC, our potential as a club is huge. With our 1XIs reaching National League we feel now is an excellent time to focus on delivering this potential. We want to be the preeminent home for hockey in London.

Performance Objectives:

In this role, you will be instrumental in realising our performance objectives. Wapping aspires to ascend to new heights, fostering a culture of continual improvement, strategic play, and the holistic development of individual players.

Core Values:
Above all, we seek coaches who embody the fusion of a discerning hockey intellect and a profound dedication to the sport. Regardless of experience level, passion for the game is paramount.

📩 How to Apply:

Eager to contribute to building something truly exceptional? 

Reach out to our Vice Chair of Performance, Warren D’Souza, for a confidential discussion about becoming an integral part of the Wapping family.

Men's 1st XI Coach / Player-Coach job role - competitive salary

Wapping HC seeks a motivated and versatile coach or player-coach to lead the Men's 1st XI back to the National League.

The Men's 1st XI are in the London Premier Division, finishing 3rd in Season 24/25 and play at Lee Valley.

The Role - We're looking for a coach that can drive performance, build a buzz and get the best out of the best players in the club. The coach would be expected to lead training sessions twice a week and, if possible, be available for match days on Saturday. We'll consider applicants with elite-level experience, playing or coaching.