Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Govt. Secondary School,, Sawaligaon
- City
- West Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹4.3L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 25 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 21 Aug 2026
Chess Coach
at Govt. Secondary School,, Sawaligaon
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Govt. Secondary School, Sawaligaon in West Sikkim, Sikkim is seeking a Chess Coach who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. About Govt. Secondary School, Sawaligaon: a secondary institution in West Sikkim, Sikkim — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1975,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as Chess Coach, you design and run the school's sports programme for assigned levels — practice sessions, competition prep, talent development, and player safety at every step. What you will do:
- Design season-long training plans and adjust based on progress.
- Coach teams for matches and tournaments.
- Work on individual skill development for high-potential players.
- Support sports day and inter-house competitions.
- Maintain sports infrastructure and report issues early. Ideal candidate — you have:
- A solid playing background and recognised coaching credentials.
- Patience to build foundational skills with younger students.
- Ambition to take senior teams into competitive arenas.
- Strong communication with players, parents, and leadership.
- A safety-first mindset on the field and in the gym. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.4 LPA – ₹4.3 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Govt. Secondary School, Sawaligaon reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
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Are detailed lesson plans expected?
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Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Govt. Secondary School,, Sawaligaon
Key facts about Govt. Secondary School,, Sawaligaon
- Founded
- 1975
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- TILAK SHARMA
- Affiliation #
- 1820203
Govt. Secondary School,, Sawaligaon is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1975, located in West Sikkim, Sikkim.
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