Chess Coach — Narayana School, Cuttack

Applications are invited for a Chess Coach at Narayana School in Cuttack, Odisha. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Narayana School, established 2019, runs as a senior secondary campus in Cuttack, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
• Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.2 LPA – ₹3.6 LPA).
• Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
• Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
• A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
• A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Narayana School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.