Wimbledon HC: Gap Year Coach & Administrator

Job Title: Gap Year Coach
Club: Wimbledon Hockey Club
Location: South West London
Contract: Fixed-term, August 2026 – May 2027
Salary: £250 per week
Benefits: Free accommodation, free hockey & gym membership

 
About Wimbledon Hockey Club
Wimbledon Hockey Club is a friendly, vibrant and successful club based in South West London. We pride ourselves on developing players and coaches in a supportive, high-performance environment and work closely with experienced, world-class coaches and GB internationals.

 
Role Overview
We are seeking talented and motivated Gap Year Coaches to join our coaching and administrative team for the 2026/27 season. This role is ideal for gap year students, placement year students, post-graduates, or aspiring coaches/hockey players looking to develop their coaching skills while gaining valuable experience within a leading hockey club.

You will have the opportunity to coach players across all age groups, support the day-to-day running of the club, and be involved in a wide range of coaching and operational projects.

 
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality coaching sessions to players from U5s through to senior level
Assist with the planning and coordination of junior teams and programmes
Support weekend fixtures and tournaments
Work collaboratively with other coaches to deliver club-wide coaching initiatives
Assist with administrative tasks related to club operations
Support the operations manager with day-to-day running of the club
Contribute to club projects, including social media and communications where required
 
Person Specification
Essential:

Passion for hockey and coaching
Talented and motivated coach and/or hockey player
Willingness to learn and develop coaching skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Desirable:

Experience coaching hockey
Familiarity with administrative tasks and social media
Interest in developing a career in coaching or sports management
This role is particularly suited to:

Gap year students
Placement year students
Post-graduates
 
What We Offer
Free accommodation
Free hockey membership
Free gym membership
£250 per week
Mentoring and guidance from experienced coaches and club staff
Opportunity to enhance your CV and gain hands-on experience in a successful hockey club
 
Eligibility
Must be 18 years or over by 1 September 2025
Must have the right to work in the UK (UK or Irish citizen, or valid work status)