Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Eklavya Model Residential School Pookode
- City
- Wayanad
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 24 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Aug 2026
Chess Coach
at Eklavya Model Residential School Pookode
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 29+ years.
Job description
Overview
Eklavya Model Residential School Pookode in Wayanad, Kerala is hiring a Chess Coach. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Eklavya Model Residential School Pookode, established 1997, is a secondary campus in Wayanad, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹4.0 LPA – ₹6.0 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Eklavya Model Residential School Pookode instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
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 much experience do I need for this Chess Coach role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Eklavya Model Residential School Pookode
Key facts about Eklavya Model Residential School Pookode
- Founded
- 1997
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SURYA PRATAP SINGH
- Affiliation #
- 920103
Eklavya Model Residential School Pookode is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1997, located in Wayanad, Kerala.
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