Chess Coach — Holy Cross School, Kottayam

We are looking for a Chess Coach to join Holy Cross School in Kottayam, Kerala. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About the institution: Holy Cross School in Kottayam, Kerala — a secondary setup, established 2003, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. About the role: the Chess Coach owns the schedule for the assigned discipline — structured coaching, talent identification, fitness conditioning, and active part in school sports days and competitions. 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. Candidate requirements:
• Trained coach with a structured approach to skill and fitness.
• Experience taking teams to inter-school, district, or state events.
• Comfortable with mixed age groups and varying skill levels.
• Calm, firm, and approachable with students and parents.
• Willing to commit to morning/evening schedules through the season. Benefits at a glance:
• Market-aligned salary (₹2.9 LPA – ₹4.6 LPA).
• Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
• Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
• A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
• Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so Holy Cross School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.