Chess Coach — Fr Mathew Alakolam Public School, Thrissur

Fr Mathew Alakolam Public School invites applications for a Chess Coach in Thrissur, Kerala. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Fr Mathew Alakolam Public School, established 2006, is a secondary campus in Thrissur, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Context: the Chess Coach reports into the Sports Incharge and works with other coaches and PE teachers. Full-time, on a defined practice and match calendar. 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. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹3.0 LPA – ₹6.3 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 Fr Mathew Alakolam Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.