Opportunities.

Head Coach – Wapping HC Women’s 1st XI

Location: Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, East London

Commitment: 2x mid-week evening training sessions & Saturday match days

Apply to: wappingvcp@gmail.com

Wapping Hockey Club is seeking an exceptional Head Coach to lead our talented Women’s 1st XI performance squad for the 2026/27 season and beyond. After two competitive seasons in the National League Conference East, we find ourselves back in the London Premier Division for the upcoming season, with the clear objective to progress and compete for promotion back to the National League.

We are looking for a coach with fresh ideas, high standards, and elite-level experience to unlock the full potential of our squad and drive us back to national level.

About the Club

Wapping HC is one of the largest, most vibrant, and progressive hockey clubs in the UK, boasting 18 adult teams (9 Men’s and 9 Women’s) alongside a growing youth section. The top end of our club enjoys elite-level training and match-day environments, playing and hosting matches at Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre. Our Men’s 1st XI currently compete in the London Premier Division and our Women’s 1st XI are keen to regain National League status under new leadership.

The Role

We are looking for a coach who can drive high performance, build a great team buzz, and get the absolute best out of our close-knit team of top-tier players. You will lead the tactical, physical, and mental preparation of the Women’s 1st XI. You will be expected to lead twice-weekly training sessions and be available to coach on Saturday matchdays.

Maintaining a positive, cohesive, and highly motivated squad culture that balances elite execution with a great team spirit is important to us. As the leader of our flagship women's team, you will act as a key ambassador for Wapping HC, expected to collaborate with other club coaches to set the tone, drive performance expectations across the wider women's section, and champion a development pathway for the club’s top talent.

What We Are Looking For:

  • A proven track record of coaching at an elite/performance level (National League or Premier Division equivalent), OR significant high-level playing experience.

  • Minimum EH Sessional Coach / Level 2 qualification (or equivalent experience).

  • Superb communication and leadership skills - someone who can inspire players and foster a strong team dynamic.

Men's 1st XI Coach / Player-Coach

Wapping HC seeks an enthusiastic and adaptable coach or player-coach to lead the Men's 1st XI into National League again.

The Club

Wapping are one of the biggest clubs in the country with 9 men's and 9 women's teams. Both the Men's and Women's 1st XI and are in the London Premier Division following recent stints in East Conference. The top end of the club 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. We currently train twice a week and the coach would be expected to lead training sessions and be available for match days on Saturday. We'll consider applicants with elite-level experience, playing or coaching.

How to Apply

Please email your CV to our Vice Chairs of Performance, Lucia Corry and Warren D’Souza,

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Other 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)

  • 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.