Chess Coach — Footprints Opening — Footprints, Bangalore
FootprintsKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Footprints
- School
- Footprints
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Footprints, a No Board school in Bangalore, is hiring a Chess Coach.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes
- Coach students for inter-school tournaments
- Maintain equipment and safety standards
- Identify and develop young talent
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred
About the school: Footprints Kasavanahalli, established in 2013, is a nurturing and inclusive pre-primary and daycare centre tailored to children aged 6 months to 8 years. Built on the research-driven HighScope curriculum, the school emphasizes active, hands-on learning to foster cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Footprints role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
About Footprints
Footprints Kasavanahalli, established in 2013, is a nurturing and inclusive pre-primary and daycare centre tailored to children aged 6 months to 8 years. Built on the research-driven HighScope curriculum, the school emphasizes active, hands-on learning to foster cognitive, social, and emotional development.
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