Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Chathrapathy Shivaji D A V School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹7.1L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 24 May 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Jul 2026
Chess Coach
at Chathrapathy Shivaji D A V School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Chathrapathy Shivaji D A V School invites applications for a Chess Coach in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Chathrapathy Shivaji D A V School, established 1975, is a secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Position: as Chess Coach, you build the school's sporting culture. The role suits coaches who enjoy long-term player development as much as competitive results. Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.
- Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.
- Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.
- Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.
- Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹3.4 LPA – ₹7.1 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application here so Chathrapathy Shivaji D A V School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
When are increments and bonuses given?
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.
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What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Chathrapathy Shivaji D A V School
Key facts about Chathrapathy Shivaji D A V School
- Founded
- 1975
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- KISHORE BHARATI
- Affiliation #
- 1930083
Chathrapathy Shivaji D A V School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1975, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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