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About the role: the Chess Coach owns the schedule for the assigned discipline — structured coaching, talent identification, fitness conditioning, and active part in school sports days and competitions. Responsibilities:\n- Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.\n- Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.\n- Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.\n- Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.\n- Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. Requirements:\n- Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.\n- NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.\n- Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.\n- Understanding of fitness, injury prevention, and player safety.\n- Energy, discipline, and the ability to motivate young athletes. 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P. J Abdul Kalam Residential School, Mysore has opened applications for a Chess Coach in Mysuru, Karnataka. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam Residential School, Mysore in Mysuru, Karnataka functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2005,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. About the role: the Chess Coach owns the schedule for the assigned discipline — structured coaching, talent identification, fitness conditioning, and active part in school sports days and competitions. Responsibilities:\n• Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.\n• Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.\n• Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.\n• Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.\n• Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. Requirements:\n• Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.\n• NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.\n• Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.\n• Understanding of fitness, injury prevention, and player safety.\n• Energy, discipline, and the ability to motivate young athletes. What we offer:\n• Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.5 LPA – ₹5.1 LPA).\n• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam Residential School, Mysore. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.", "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring a PE/Sports teacher who can plan good PE periods AND coach a competitive squad to inter-school standard.", "dayToDay": [ "Run Sports Day end-to-end with the support team.", "Track student fitness benchmarks across the year.", "Maintain equipment, fields and safety protocols.", "Organise inter-house and inter-school sporting events.", "Coach at least one school squad to inter-school standard." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Chess Coach", "body": "Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "What is the average Chess Coach salary in Mysuru?", "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Chess Coach pay in Mysuru varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further." }, { "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?", "a": "Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management." }, { "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?", "a": "Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter." }, { "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?", "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses." }, { "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "How do I write an application email for this Chess Coach role?", "a": "Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed." }, { "q": "What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach?", "a": "Most Chess Coach roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply." }, { "q": "Do I have to work weekends?", "a": "Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off." }, { "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?", "a": "Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly." } ] }