Chess Coach — Kehkshan Academy Dhundak, Poonch

₹3.6L – ₹4.0LCBSEfull-timeOn-site2–6 yrs1 openingsCloses 7 Oct
● posted 26 Jun

Job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Chess Coach at Kehkshan Academy Dhundak in Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Kehkshan Academy Dhundak in Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Position: as Chess Coach, you build the school's sporting culture. The role suits coaches who enjoy long-term player development as much as competitive results. 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. Requirements:
  • Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.
  • NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.
  • Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.
  • Understanding of fitness, injury prevention, and player safety.
  • Energy, discipline, and the ability to motivate young athletes. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹3.6 LPA – ₹4.0 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Kehkshan Academy Dhundak instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

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Role details

Vacancies
1

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Track student fitness benchmarks across the year.
·Run Sports Day end-to-end with the support team.
·Organise inter-house and inter-school sporting events.
·Maintain equipment, fields and safety protocols.
·Deliver PE periods across grades to the curriculum.

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Poonch.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
Kehkshan Academy Dhundak
CBSE · Poonch
CBSE
BOARD
middle
LEVEL
SAMARA IQBAL
PRINCIPAL
1-8
GRADES
35
STUDENTS
5
TEACHERS
Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir
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