Basketball Coach — Little Douglasites Play School Opening — Little Douglasites Play School, Kolkata
Little Douglasites Play SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Basketball Coach — Little Douglasites Play School
- School
- Little Douglasites Play School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- Finland
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹5.2L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Little Douglasites Play School, a Finland 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: At Little Douglasites, we recognize the crucial role "play" has in child development. Tactile play enhances fine and gross motor skills, physical play promotes growth, and imaginative play boosts social-emotional learning. Most importantly, all forms of play nurture a love of learning that children will carry with them throughout their educational journey.
Common questions about this role
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.
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 this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Little Douglasites Play School follows the FINLAND curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
About Little Douglasites Play School
At Little Douglasites, we recognize the crucial role "play" has in child development. Tactile play enhances fine and gross motor skills, physical play promotes growth, and imaginative play boosts social-emotional learning. Most importantly, all forms of play nurture a love of learning that children will carry with them throughout their educational journey.
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