Darshan Academy is hiring a Chess Coach — Darshan Academy in Delhi
Darshan AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Darshan Academy
- School
- Darshan Academy
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹5.2L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chess Coach — Darshan Academy at Darshan Academy, Delhi. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 29+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Darshan Academy, a CBSE school in Delhi, is hiring a Chess 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: Darshan Academy is a CBSE Day School in kalyan vihar, Delhi.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Darshan Academy
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Delhi
Delhi has the largest concentration of CBSE schools in India and an active teacher network — strong base for career growth in K-12 education.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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.
About Darshan Academy
Darshan Academy is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1997, located in Delhi, Delhi.
Darshan Academy is a CBSE Day School in kalyan vihar, Delhi.
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