
Athletics Coach — Holy Child Girls' High School Opening — Holy Child Girls' High School, Kolkata
Holy Child Girls' High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Athletics Coach — Holy Child Girls' High School
- School
- Holy Child Girls' High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹4.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Athletics Coach — Holy Child Girls' High School at Holy Child Girls' High School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Holy Child Girls' High School, a State Board 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: Holy Child Girls' High School is a State Board Day School in Entally, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Athletics Coach — Holy Child Girls' High School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
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 Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
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.
About Holy Child Girls' High School
Holy Child Girls' High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1860, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Holy Child Girls' High School is a State Board Day School in Entally, Kolkata.
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