Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- D.a.v.baba School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.6L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 25 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
Chess Coach
at D.a.v.baba 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
D.a.v.baba School is hiring a Chess Coach in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. D.a.v.baba School in Chennai, Tamilnadu functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2010,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Day to day, you will:
- Run morning/evening practice as per the published schedule.
- Lead warm-ups, drills, conditioning, and game-situation training.
- Track player progress and share updates with parents.
- Coordinate with the Sports Incharge on travel, kit, and event logistics.
- Maintain a safe, disciplined practice environment. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹2.6 LPA – ₹6.0 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at D.a.v.baba School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
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What is the salary for this Chess Coach role?
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Are meals provided at school?
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What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
D.a.v.baba School
Key facts about D.a.v.baba School
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- REKHA
- Affiliation #
- 1930926
D.a.v.baba School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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