Chess Coach
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Overview
Gurukul School is looking for a Chess Coach in Nainital, Uttarakhand to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. About Gurukul School: a senior secondary institution in Nainital, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1998,. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹3.4 LPA – ₹4.6 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application here so Gurukul School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.