Swimming Coach — Chettinad Vidyashram Opening — Chettinad Vidyashram, Chennai
Chettinad VidyashramKey facts
- Role
- Swimming Coach — Chettinad Vidyashram
- School
- Chettinad Vidyashram
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Swimming Coach — Chettinad Vidyashram at Chettinad Vidyashram will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 40+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Chettinad Vidyashram, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Swimming Coach.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes
- Coach students for inter-school tournaments
- Maintain equipment and safety standards
- Identify and develop young talent
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred
About the school: Chettinad Vidyashram is a CBSE Day School in Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Swimming Coach — Chettinad Vidyashram
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
What qualifications are required for a Swimming Coach — Chettinad Vidyashram?
Most Swimming Coach — Chettinad Vidyashram 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.
How big are the classes?
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.
How much experience do I need for this Swimming Coach — Chettinad Vidyashram role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
About Chettinad Vidyashram
Chettinad Vidyashram is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Chettinad Vidyashram is a CBSE Day School in Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai.
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