Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Kurinchi School
- City
- Thiruvallur
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹5.4L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2026
Chess Coach
at Kurinchi School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Kurinchi School in Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu is on the lookout for a Chess Coach. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Kurinchi School, established 2010, is a senior secondary school in Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Context: the Chess Coach reports into the Sports Incharge and works with other coaches and PE teachers. Full-time, on a defined practice and match calendar. Day to day, you will:
- Run morning/evening practice as per the published schedule.
- Lead warm-ups, drills, conditioning, and game-situation training.
- Track player progress and share updates with parents.
- Coordinate with the Sports Incharge on travel, kit, and event logistics.
- Maintain a safe, disciplined practice environment. 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 at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹4.0 LPA – ₹5.4 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Kurinchi School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
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.
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Kurinchi School
Key facts about Kurinchi School
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- VASANTHA SHYAMALA
- Affiliation #
- 1930276
Kurinchi School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu.
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