Kolkata: Athletics Coach — Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School Job at Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School

Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School
Kolkata, West Bengalpart-time₹3.4L – ₹4.6L / yrCBSE3–5 yrs expPosted 12d ago

Key facts

Role
Athletics Coach — Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School
School
Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹3.4L – ₹4.6L per year
Experience
3–5 years
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1979

Job description

Overview

Athletics Coach — Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School at Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 47+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School, a CBSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Athletics 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: Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School is a CBSE Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a Athletics Coach — Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School

Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Kolkata

Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.

Common questions about this role

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

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.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

About Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School

Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1979, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Gurbachan Singh Sondhi Girls School is a CBSE Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.

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