Swimming Coach — Nava Nalanda High school Opening — Nava Nalanda High school, Kolkata
Nava Nalanda High schoolKey facts
- Role
- Swimming Coach — Nava Nalanda High school
- School
- Nava Nalanda High school
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.3L – ₹3.8L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Swimming Coach — Nava Nalanda High school — Nava Nalanda High school, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 59+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Nava Nalanda High school, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a Swimming 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: Nava Nalanda High school is a State Board Day School in Golpark, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Swimming Coach — Nava Nalanda High school
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
About Nava Nalanda High school
Nava Nalanda High school is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1967, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Nava Nalanda High school is a State Board Day School in Golpark, Kolkata.
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