Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Christus Rex Higher Secondary School
- City
- Ooty
- State
- tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹7.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 23 Jul 2026
Chess Coach salary in Ooty — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Chess Coach
at Christus Rex Higher Secondary 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
Christus Rex Higher Secondary School in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty is inviting applications for a Chess Coach. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Christus Rex Higher Secondary School in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty operates as a senior secondary school, established 1975, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. About the role: the Chess Coach owns the schedule for the assigned discipline — structured coaching, talent identification, fitness conditioning, and active part in school sports days and competitions. 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 – ₹7.0 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 online from this page to be considered by Christus Rex Higher Secondary School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Where exactly is Christus Rex Higher Secondary School located?
The school is in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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What is the average Chess Coach salary in Ooty?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Chess Coach roles in Ooty. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
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.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach 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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Christus Rex Higher Secondary School
Key facts about Christus Rex Higher Secondary School
- Founded
- 1975
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Christus Rex Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 1975, located in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.
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