Basketball Coach — Gyan Kendra Educational Institute Vacancy at Gyan Kendra Educational Institute, Mumbai
Gyan Kendra Educational InstituteKey facts
- Role
- Basketball Coach — Gyan Kendra Educational Institute
- School
- Gyan Kendra Educational Institute
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.7L – ₹4.9L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Basketball Coach — Gyan Kendra Educational Institute at Gyan Kendra Educational Institute will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 47+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Gyan Kendra Educational Institute, a State Board school in Mumbai, is hiring a Basketball 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: Gyan Kendra Educational Institute is a State Board Day School in Andheri West, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Basketball Coach — Gyan Kendra Educational Institute
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
About Gyan Kendra Educational Institute
Gyan Kendra Educational Institute is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1979, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Gyan Kendra Educational Institute is a State Board Day School in Andheri West, Mumbai.
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