Chess Coach — Apeejay School Vacancy at Apeejay School, Navi Mumbai
Apeejay SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Apeejay School
- School
- Apeejay School
- City
- Navi Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.6L – ₹5.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Apeejay School, a CBSE school in Navi Mumbai, is hiring a Chess Coach.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes
- Coach students for inter-school tournaments
- Maintain equipment and safety standards
- Identify and develop young talent
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred
About the school: Apeejay School, Nerul, Navi Mumbai was promoted under the aegis of Apeejay Education Society in the year 1986. The school's Executive Committee was nominated on 16th June 1986. Dr Stya Paul was designated as the Chairman, while Smt Sushma Berlia was designated as the Vice Chairman. Smt. Berlia is also the Chairperson, Managing Committee, Apeejay School Nerul.Apeejay School , Nerul grew under the leadership of Shri C. Jayson who was the Principal from 1987 and remained in post until 1999. He played a major role in developing the academic standards for which the school is still known. His successor was Mr N.N.Nayyar under whose leadership the school continued to develop, growing in size whilst retaining its commitment to academic achievement and excellence. Mr Rakesh Joshi took over as the Principal in April 2009 and is carrying forward the Apeejay tradition of excellence.
Common questions about this role
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
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What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
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About Apeejay School
Apeejay School, Nerul, Navi Mumbai was promoted under the aegis of Apeejay Education Society in the year 1986. The school's Executive Committee was nominated on 16th June 1986. Dr Stya Paul was designated as the Chairman, while Smt Sushma Berlia was designated as the Vice Chairman. Smt. Berlia is also the Chairperson, Managing Committee, Apeejay School Nerul.Apeejay School , Nerul grew under the leadership of Shri C. Jayson who was the Principal from 1987 and remained in post until 1999. He played a major role in developing the academic standards for which the school is still known. His successor was Mr N.N.Nayyar under whose leadership the school continued to develop, growing in size whilst retaining its commitment to academic achievement and excellence. Mr Rakesh Joshi took over as the Principal in April 2009 and is carrying forward the Apeejay tradition of excellence.
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