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    "description": "Blue Diamond English Boarding School is looking for a Basketball Coach in Darjeeling, west-bengal-boarding-schools darjeeling to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. About Blue Diamond English Boarding School: a secondary institution in Darjeeling, west-bengal-boarding-schools darjeeling — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1988,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as Basketball Coach, you design and run the school's sports programme for assigned levels — practice sessions, competition prep, talent development, and player safety at every step. Day 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. 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. Perks and culture:\n- Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.9 LPA – ₹3.9 LPA).\n- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.\n- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.\n- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.\n- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Blue Diamond English Boarding School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.",
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  "descriptionText": "Blue Diamond English Boarding School is looking for a Basketball Coach in Darjeeling, west-bengal-boarding-schools darjeeling to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. About Blue Diamond English Boarding School: a secondary institution in Darjeeling, west-bengal-boarding-schools darjeeling — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1988,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as Basketball Coach, you design and run the school's sports programme for assigned levels — practice sessions, competition prep, talent development, and player safety at every step. Day 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. 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. Perks and culture:\n• Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.9 LPA – ₹3.9 LPA).\n• Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.\n• Regular PD through internal and external programmes.\n• A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.\n• A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Blue Diamond English Boarding School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join the sports team to deliver PE curriculum across grades, coach at least one school squad and run Sports Day.",
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    "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."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Basketball Coach",
      "body": "Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "This is an **ICSE/ISC** school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "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": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?",
      "a": "Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan."
    },
    {
      "q": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR."
    },
    {
      "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I apply for this Basketball Coach vacancy?",
      "a": "Use the \"Apply\" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Blue Diamond English Boarding School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Darjeeling, west-bengal-boarding-schools darjeeling. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Blue Diamond English Boarding School?",
      "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a Basketball Coach interview?",
      "a": "Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to \"Interview questions & answers\" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Basketball Coach roles in Darjeeling."
    }
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