Chess Coach — Carmel Convent English Medium School, Pathanamthitta

Join Carmel Convent English Medium School in Pathanamthitta, Kerala as our next Chess Coach. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Carmel Convent English Medium School, established 1992, is a senior secondary school in Pathanamthitta, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: the Chess Coach runs regular practice sessions, plans a season-long calendar, grooms talent, and represents the school in district/state engagements. Day to day, you will:

• Run morning/evening practice as per the published schedule.
• Lead warm-ups, drills, conditioning, and game-situation training.
• Track player progress and share updates with parents.
• Coordinate with the Sports Incharge on travel, kit, and event logistics.
• Maintain a safe, disciplined practice environment. Candidate requirements:
• Trained coach with a structured approach to skill and fitness.
• Experience taking teams to inter-school, district, or state events.
• Comfortable with mixed age groups and varying skill levels.
• Calm, firm, and approachable with students and parents.
• Willing to commit to morning/evening schedules through the season. Benefits and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.7 LPA – ₹3.8 LPA).
• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
• Professional development through workshops and internal training.
• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application here so Carmel Convent English Medium School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.