Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Columbus Public School
- City
- Udham Singh Nagar
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹6.3L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
Chess Coach salary in Udham Singh Nagar — snapshot
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Chess Coach
at Columbus Public School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 29+ years.
Job description
Overview
Columbus Public School in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand 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. About Columbus Public School: a senior secondary institution in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1997,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Context: the Chess Coach reports into the Sports Incharge and works with other coaches and PE teachers. Full-time, on a defined practice and match calendar. What you will do:
- Design season-long training plans and adjust based on progress.
- Coach teams for matches and tournaments.
- Work on individual skill development for high-potential players.
- Support sports day and inter-house competitions.
- Maintain sports infrastructure and report issues early. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹3.3 LPA – ₹6.3 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Columbus Public School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
What questions are asked in a Chess Coach interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
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
Columbus Public School
Key facts about Columbus Public School
- Founded
- 1997
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MANOJ KUMAR
- Affiliation #
- 3530120
Columbus Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1997, located in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand.
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