Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- City School
- City
- United Arab Emirates
- State
- Foreign Schools
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹2.2L – ₹2.3L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
Chess Coach
at City School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a Chess Coach to join City School in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. City School, established 2017, runs as a senior secondary campus in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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. Requirements:
- Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.
- NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.
- Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.
- Understanding of fitness, injury prevention, and player safety.
- Energy, discipline, and the ability to motivate young athletes. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.2 LPA – ₹2.3 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the City School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
City School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
City School
Key facts about City School
- Founded
- 2017
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- RICHARD ALLAN MONTEIRO
- Affiliation #
- 6630100
City School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools.
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