Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Gurukul Academy, Sitarganj Road
- City
- Udham Singh Nagar
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.8L – ₹4.9L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2026
Chess Coach
at Gurukul Academy, Sitarganj Road
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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
Gurukul Academy, Sitarganj Road requires a Chess Coach in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About Gurukul Academy, Sitarganj Road: a senior secondary institution in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2002,. 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. Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.
- Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.
- Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.
- Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.
- Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. 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 (₹3.8 LPA – ₹4.9 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Gurukul Academy, Sitarganj Road. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach?
Most Chess 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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Gurukul Academy, Sitarganj Road
Key facts about Gurukul Academy, Sitarganj Road
- Founded
- 2002
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- PRAVESH CHANDEL
- Affiliation #
- 3530325
Gurukul Academy, Sitarganj Road is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand.
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