Chess Coach — Gurukul School, Nainital

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.