Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School
- City
- Kullu
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.1L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 4–9 years
- Posted
- 25 May 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Aug 2026
Chess Coach salary in Kullu — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
Chess Coach
at Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Join Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh as our next Chess Coach. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh is a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1991,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a hands-on coaching role with clear deliverables — fitness, technique, match performance, and safety. Sessions are planned and player progress documented. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- A solid playing background and recognised coaching credentials.
- Patience to build foundational skills with younger students.
- Ambition to take senior teams into competitive arenas.
- Strong communication with players, parents, and leadership.
- A safety-first mindset on the field and in the gym. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹4.1 LPA – ₹6.0 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
What questions are asked in a Chess Coach interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Chess Coach roles in Kullu.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School
Key facts about Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 1991
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 35:1
Kullu Valley School endeavours to provide the best possible education for all students under its jurisdiction consistent with the resources available. Our School makes a determined attempt to foster a learning environment in which children will have the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to be full participants of the Indian Society. Starting with 54 students in 1991, Kullu Valley School has gone head-over-heels in these 30 years. Suvidya Educational Society under ICSE Board Delhi's affiliation started the school. At present the school is educating over 1600 students. The very first class, which sat for Boards in year (2000- 2001), passed out with flying colors. The labour of the committed staff has allowed them do their best. It is our hope that the combined efforts of parents and teachers will provide motivation to the students to work with pride, to achieve with satisfaction and to behave with dignity.
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