Chess Coach — Ibn Al Hytham Islamic School, Bahrain

Ibn Al Hytham Islamic School in Bahrain, Foreign Schools is inviting applications for a Chess Coach. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About the institution: Ibn Al Hytham Islamic School in Bahrain, Foreign Schools — a senior secondary setup, established 1989, — 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. 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. 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 and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.4 LPA – ₹5.9 LPA).
• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
• Professional development through workshops and internal training.
• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Ibn Al Hytham Islamic School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.