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    "description": "Sree Saraswathy Vidyalayam, established 2005, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a Basketball Coach. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.5 LPA–₹3.6 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n- Design season-long training plans and adjust based on progress.\n- Coach teams for matches and tournaments.\n- Work on individual skill development for high-potential players.\n- Support sports day and inter-house competitions.\n- Maintain sports infrastructure and report issues early.\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.",
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  "descriptionText": "Sree Saraswathy Vidyalayam, established 2005, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a Basketball Coach. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.5 LPA–₹3.6 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n• Design season-long training plans and adjust based on progress.\n• Coach teams for matches and tournaments.\n• Work on individual skill development for high-potential players.\n• Support sports day and inter-house competitions.\n• Maintain sports infrastructure and report issues early.\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": "We're hiring a PE/Sports teacher who can plan good PE periods AND coach a competitive squad to inter-school standard.",
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    "Run Sports Day end-to-end with the support team.",
    "Track student fitness benchmarks across the year.",
    "Coach at least one school squad to inter-school standard.",
    "Deliver PE periods across grades to the curriculum.",
    "Maintain equipment, fields and safety protocols."
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      "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."
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      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a Basketball Coach interview?",
      "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is English fluency required?",
      "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Thiruvananthapuram), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Basketball Coach role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
    }
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