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Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n- Run morning/evening practice as per the published schedule.\n- Lead warm-ups, drills, conditioning, and game-situation training.\n- Track player progress and share updates with parents.\n- Coordinate with the Sports Incharge on travel, kit, and event logistics.\n- Maintain a safe, disciplined practice environment.\n\nRequirements:\n- Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.\n- NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.\n- Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.\n- Understanding of fitness, injury prevention, and player safety.", "datePosted": "2026-11-05T01:14:07.656+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/kodaikanal-international-school-po-box-25-seven-roads-junction-5163#school", "name": "Kodaikanal International School", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/kodaikanal-international-school-po-box-25-seven-roads-junction-5163", "logo": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/api/media/logos/6dc631ff-7850-4cfa-851d-d2f8df123764.png", "sameAs": "https://www.kis.in/", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Po Box 25, Seven Roads Junction", "addressLocality": "Kodaikanal", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "624101" }, "foundingDate": "1975" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/basketball-coach-kodaikanal-international-school-po-box-25-seven-roads-junction-5163-kodai-13308456-r2611", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/basketball-coach-kodaikanal-international-school-po-box-25-seven-roads-junction-5163-kodai-13308456-r2611", "validThrough": "2027-03-05T01:14:07.656Z", "dateModified": "2026-11-07T15:08:03.198865+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Po Box 25, Seven Roads Junction", "addressLocality": "Kodaikanal", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "624101" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 436500, "maxValue": 458500 } }, "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 48 } }, "board": "IB Board", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Kodaikanal International School, established 1975, is a IB-affiliated senior secondary school in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu.\n\nThe school is hiring a Basketball Coach. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹4.4 LPA–₹4.6 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n• Run morning/evening practice as per the published schedule.\n• Lead warm-ups, drills, conditioning, and game-situation training.\n• Track player progress and share updates with parents.\n• Coordinate with the Sports Incharge on travel, kit, and event logistics.\n• Maintain a safe, disciplined practice environment.\n\nRequirements:\n• Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.\n• NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.\n• Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.\n• Understanding of fitness, injury prevention, and player safety.", "aboutTheRole": "This Sports/PE role is for a coach-teacher who balances structured drills, safe-play protocols and genuine fun.", "dayToDay": [ "Track student fitness benchmarks across the year.", "Run Sports Day end-to-end with the support team.", "Organise inter-house and inter-school sporting events.", "Maintain equipment, fields and safety protocols.", "Deliver PE periods across grades to the curriculum." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Basketball Coach", "body": "Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in an IB BOARD school", "body": "This is an **IB** school — inquiry-led teaching, transdisciplinary planning, ATL skills and formal IB documentation are part of daily work." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?", "a": "Kodaikanal International School follows the IB curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework." }, { "q": "Where exactly is Kodaikanal International School located?", "a": "The school is in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference." }, { "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?", "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications." }, { "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?", "a": "Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the \"Message employer\" button on this Basketball Coach listing is usually welcome." }, { "q": "Is there a probation period?", "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless." }, { "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?", "a": "Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining." }, { "q": "Is accommodation provided?", "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview." }, { "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?", "a": "Most reputable schools in Kodaikanal run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview." }, { "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?", "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime." }, { "q": "Is background verification done before joining?", "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification." } ] }