Chess Coach — Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla International School, Kolhapur

₹3.0L – ₹4.3LCBSEcontractOn-site3–7 yrs1 openingsCloses 1 Nov
● posted 6 Jun

Job description

Overview

Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla International School has opened applications for a Chess Coach in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla International School runs as a secondary campus in Kolhapur, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Position: as Chess Coach, you build the school's sporting culture. The role suits coaches who enjoy long-term player development as much as competitive results. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹3.0 LPA – ₹4.3 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla International School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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Role details

Vacancies
1

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.

What you'll handle

·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.

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

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  1. NTT / KG→
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  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla International School
CBSE · Kolhapur
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Kolhapur, Maharashtra
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