Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Fakir Mohan Residential School
- City
- Balasore
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹4.9L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 25 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2026
Chess Coach salary in Balasore — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
State-board private schools sit at the lower end; government schools follow published pay scales.
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Job description
Overview
Fakir Mohan Residential School invites applications for a Chess Coach in Balasore, Odisha. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Fakir Mohan Residential School in Balasore, Odisha functions as a senior secondary institution — a State Board-affiliated school, established 2018,. 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. 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 – ₹4.9 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Fakir Mohan Residential School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
What kind of professional development is offered?
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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Where exactly is Fakir Mohan Residential School located?
The school is in Balasore, Odisha. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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Do I have to work weekends?
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
What questions are asked in a Chess Coach interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
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Key facts about Fakir Mohan Residential School
- Founded
- 2018
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Fakir Mohan Residential School is a senior secondary affiliated to State Board, established in 2018, located in Balasore, Odisha. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.
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