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    "description": "Gnana Vidya Mandir in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu is inviting applications for a Swimming Coach. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Gnana Vidya Mandir in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu operates as a senior secondary school, established 2013, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Position: as Swimming Coach, you build the school's sporting culture. The role suits coaches who enjoy long-term player development as much as competitive results. Day to day, you will:\n- Run morning/evening practice as per the published schedule.\n- Lead warm-ups, drills, conditioning, and game-situation training.\n- Track player progress and share updates with parents.\n- Coordinate with the Sports Incharge on travel, kit, and event logistics.\n- Maintain a safe, disciplined practice environment. Requirements:\n- Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.\n- NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.\n- Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.\n- Understanding of fitness, injury prevention, and player safety.\n- Energy, discipline, and the ability to motivate young athletes. Perks and culture:\n- Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.8 LPA – ₹6.3 LPA).\n- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.\n- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.\n- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.\n- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application on this page and Gnana Vidya Mandir will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
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  "descriptionText": "Gnana Vidya Mandir in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu is inviting applications for a Swimming Coach. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Gnana Vidya Mandir in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu operates as a senior secondary school, established 2013, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Position: as Swimming Coach, you build the school's sporting culture. The role suits coaches who enjoy long-term player development as much as competitive results. Day to day, you will:\n• Run morning/evening practice as per the published schedule.\n• Lead warm-ups, drills, conditioning, and game-situation training.\n• Track player progress and share updates with parents.\n• Coordinate with the Sports Incharge on travel, kit, and event logistics.\n• Maintain a safe, disciplined practice environment. Requirements:\n• Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.\n• NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.\n• Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.\n• Understanding of fitness, injury prevention, and player safety.\n• Energy, discipline, and the ability to motivate young athletes. Perks and culture:\n• Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.8 LPA – ₹6.3 LPA).\n• Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.\n• Regular PD through internal and external programmes.\n• A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.\n• A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application on this page and Gnana Vidya Mandir will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join the sports team to deliver PE curriculum across grades, coach at least one school squad and run Sports Day.",
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    "Coach at least one school squad to inter-school standard.",
    "Deliver PE periods across grades to the curriculum.",
    "Maintain equipment, fields and safety protocols.",
    "Organise inter-house and inter-school sporting events.",
    "Run Sports Day end-to-end with the support team."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Swimming Coach",
      "body": "Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy."
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      "q": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach."
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      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Swimming Coach?",
      "a": "Most Swimming Coach roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply."
    },
    {
      "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Gnana Vidya Mandir?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Kanyakumari), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?",
      "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff."
    }
  ]
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