Basketball Coach — Kolkata International School Vacancy at Kolkata International School, Kolkata
Kolkata International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Basketball Coach — Kolkata International School
- School
- Kolkata International School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- IB
- School type
- Day
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹5.5L – ₹6.9L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Basketball Coach — Kolkata International School at Kolkata International School. The school has been running for 27+ years. Campus size: 200-500. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Kolkata International School, a IB school in Kolkata, is hiring a Basketball 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: IB World School in Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Basketball Coach — Kolkata International School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in an IB school
This is an IB school — inquiry-led teaching, transdisciplinary planning, ATL skills and formal IB documentation are part of daily work.
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
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
IB schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common.
About Kolkata International School
Kolkata International School is a day affiliated to IB, established in 1999, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school has a student community of about 200-500.
IB World School in Kolkata.
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