Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Lions Public School
- City
- Dhanbad
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹4.3L – ₹6.2L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 24 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2026
Chess Coach salary in Dhanbad — snapshot
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Chess Coach
at Lions Public School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 48+ years.
Job description
Overview
Lions Public School is hiring a Chess Coach in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About Lions Public School in Dhanbad, Jharkhand: a senior secondary institution, established 1978, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Trained coach with a structured approach to skill and fitness.
- Experience taking teams to inter-school, district, or state events.
- Comfortable with mixed age groups and varying skill levels.
- Calm, firm, and approachable with students and parents.
- Willing to commit to morning/evening schedules through the season. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹4.3 LPA – ₹6.2 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Lions Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
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 Dhanbad.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
How do I write an application email for this Chess Coach role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Chess Coach application — Lions Public School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Lions Public School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Lions Public School
Key facts about Lions Public School
- Founded
- 1978
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- KAUSHAL KISHOR ROY
- Affiliation #
- 3430038
Lions Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1978, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
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