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  "descriptionText": "Blue Diamond English Boarding School is hiring a Athletics Coach in Darjeeling, west-bengal-boarding-schools darjeeling. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. About the institution: Blue Diamond English Boarding School in Darjeeling, west-bengal-boarding-schools darjeeling — a secondary setup, established 1988, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Position: as Athletics Coach, you build the school's sporting culture. The role suits coaches who enjoy long-term player development as much as competitive results. What 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. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• A solid playing background and recognised coaching credentials.\n• Patience to build foundational skills with younger students.\n• Ambition to take senior teams into competitive arenas.\n• Strong communication with players, parents, and leadership.\n• A safety-first mindset on the field and in the gym. What we offer:\n• Competitive, on-time salary (₹4.1 LPA – ₹6.7 LPA).\n• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Blue Diamond English Boarding School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This Sports/PE role is for a coach-teacher who balances structured drills, safe-play protocols and genuine fun.",
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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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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Athletics Coach",
      "body": "Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks."
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    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "Working in an **ICSE/ISC** setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy."
    },
    {
      "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": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime."
    },
    {
      "q": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Athletics Coach?",
      "a": "Most Athletics Coach roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a contract or permanent role?",
      "a": "This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Athletics Coach salary in Darjeeling?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Athletics Coach pay in Darjeeling varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
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