Pune: Chess Coach — Laxmanrao Apte Junior College Job at Laxmanrao Apte Junior College
Laxmanrao Apte Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Laxmanrao Apte Junior College
- School
- Laxmanrao Apte Junior College
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Laxmanrao Apte Junior College (Pune, Maharashtra) is inviting applications for a Chess Coach — Laxmanrao Apte Junior College. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 65+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Laxmanrao Apte Junior College, a State Board school in Pune, 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: Laxmanrao Apte Junior College is a State Board Day School in Deccan Gymkhana, Pune.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Laxmanrao Apte Junior College
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Pune
Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.
Common questions about this role
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — Laxmanrao Apte Junior College role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Laxmanrao Apte Junior College role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
About Laxmanrao Apte Junior College
Laxmanrao Apte Junior College is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1961, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Laxmanrao Apte Junior College is a State Board Day School in Deccan Gymkhana, Pune.
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