Chess Coach

Govt. SEC School, Tarku in South Sikkim, Sikkim is inviting applications for a Chess Coach. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Govt. SEC School, Tarku, established 1954, is a secondary campus in South Sikkim, Sikkim — 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.6 LPA – ₹5.2 LPA).
• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
• Professional development through workshops and internal training.
• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application here so Govt. SEC School, Tarku can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.