Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Durga Public School
- City
- Solan
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.5L – ₹5.8L per year
- Experience
- 4–9 years
- Posted
- 20 May 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Jul 2026
Chess Coach
at Durga Public 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
An opening for a Chess Coach in Solan, Himachal Pradesh at Durga Public School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Durga Public School in Solan, Himachal Pradesh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a hands-on coaching role with clear deliverables — fitness, technique, match performance, and safety. Sessions are planned and player progress documented. Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.
- Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.
- Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.
- Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.
- Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. 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 (₹2.5 LPA – ₹5.8 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Durga Public School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Durga Public School
Key facts about Durga Public School
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Durga Public School is an institution with international standards in education, co-scholastic activities, sports, infrastructure and facilities that embrace the demands of modern curriculum. Marching ahead with the motto ‘love wins hatred’, the school has entered a new decade, completing it’s journey of first ten years with a strong feeling of nurturing the individual talent to become a part of national teams of Basketball and Tennis.
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