Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Marshall School
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹4.2L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Sept 2026
Chess Coach
at Marshall School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 59+ years.
Job description
Overview
Marshall School invites applications for a Chess Coach in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Marshall School, established 1967, is a senior secondary campus in Dehradun, Uttarakhand — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Position: as Chess Coach, you build the school's sporting culture. The role suits coaches who enjoy long-term player development as much as competitive results. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹2.4 LPA – ₹4.2 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Marshall School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach 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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Marshall School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Marshall School
Key facts about Marshall School
- Founded
- 1967
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The campus of Marshall School is centrally located and yet away from the din of the city. It is the only educational institution with moderate expenses providing all the necessary needs for developing the integrity and personality of a child and the necessary education to take up the challenges of life. Marshall School provides quality education but is not restricted to only the educational persuits and goes much beyond it in constructive directions. The School caters to every individual’s talent and hosts a gamut of cultural, entertainment programs.
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