Chess Coach — Navajeevan Bethany Vidyalaya, Thiruvananthapuram

Applications are open for a Chess Coach at Navajeevan Bethany Vidyalaya in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Navajeevan Bethany Vidyalaya, established 2002, is a senior secondary school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. What you will do:

• Design season-long training plans and adjust based on progress.
• Coach teams for matches and tournaments.
• Work on individual skill development for high-potential players.
• Support sports day and inter-house competitions.
• Maintain sports infrastructure and report issues early. 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. Perks and culture:
• Fair compensation with annual review (₹3.1 LPA – ₹5.5 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Navajeevan Bethany Vidyalaya. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.