Chess Coach — Darussalam English Medium School, Malappuram

A vacancy has opened for a Chess Coach at Darussalam English Medium School in Malappuram, Kerala. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Darussalam English Medium School in Malappuram, Kerala operates as a senior secondary school, established 1983, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
• A solid playing background and recognised coaching credentials.
• Patience to build foundational skills with younger students.
• Ambition to take senior teams into competitive arenas.
• Strong communication with players, parents, and leadership.
• A safety-first mindset on the field and in the gym. Perks and culture:
• Fair compensation with annual review (₹4.1 LPA – ₹4.7 LPA).
• Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
• Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
• A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
• A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Darussalam English Medium School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.