Mumbai: Chess Coach — Friends’ Academy Job at Friends’ Academy
Friends’ AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Friends’ Academy
- School
- Friends’ Academy
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.8L – ₹7.4L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Friends’ Academy, a ICSE school in Mumbai, 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: With the outstanding results achieved by the students of Std. X, Friends’ Academy has received 100% result in ICSE 2022 examination once again. The children have maintained the tradition of excellence set by the batches preceding them and have made our school proud. Mst. Shaunik Jain scored 99.17% in the examination and became the topper of the Batch 2022. We extend our gratitude to the teachers who always give the right direction to their students and inspire them to give their best. Hard work of teachers, students and parents is evident in the results. 30 students have scored 90% and above. Proud of you, teachers and students! I wish to say that my love and blessings will always be there with you all. May you all achieve great success in your future endeavors.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
About Friends’ Academy
With the outstanding results achieved by the students of Std. X, Friends’ Academy has received 100% result in ICSE 2022 examination once again. The children have maintained the tradition of excellence set by the batches preceding them and have made our school proud. Mst. Shaunik Jain scored 99.17% in the examination and became the topper of the Batch 2022. We extend our gratitude to the teachers who always give the right direction to their students and inspire them to give their best. Hard work of teachers, students and parents is evident in the results. 30 students have scored 90% and above. Proud of you, teachers and students! I wish to say that my love and blessings will always be there with you all. May you all achieve great success in your future endeavors.
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