Kolkata: Chess Coach — Kailash Vidyamandir Job at Kailash Vidyamandir
Kailash VidyamandirKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Kailash Vidyamandir
- School
- Kailash Vidyamandir
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kailash Vidyamandir, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a Chess 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: Kailash Vidyamandir, located in Alipore, Kolkata, is a co-educational day school affiliated with the State Board. With English as the medium of instruction, the school is dedicated to providing quality education that nurtures both academic excellence and holistic development. Following the April–March academic session, classes run from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM with a healthy student-teacher ratio of 30:1. The school emphasizes learning in both English and Hindi, encouraging values, discipline, and knowledge to prepare students for a bright future.
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About Kailash Vidyamandir
Kailash Vidyamandir, located in Alipore, Kolkata, is a co-educational day school affiliated with the State Board. With English as the medium of instruction, the school is dedicated to providing quality education that nurtures both academic excellence and holistic development. Following the April–March academic session, classes run from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM with a healthy student-teacher ratio of 30:1. The school emphasizes learning in both English and Hindi, encouraging values, discipline, and knowledge to prepare students for a bright future.
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