NEXT School is hiring a Chess Coach — NEXT School in Mumbai
NEXT SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — NEXT School
- School
- NEXT School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.9L – ₹7.6L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
NEXT School, a IB Board school in Mumbai, is hiring a Chess 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: NEXT School aims to help students discover their passions and interests and unleash their innate drive to learn and contribute to the world. We personalise each student’s learning and, along with fulfilling academic requirements, help them do authentic, real world projects based on their interests where they learn by doing. Through this approach, we hope to help students learn how to do something productive and meaningful in the real world by doing what they love, which we believe will lead to a fulfilling life. Our approach encourages students to understand and appreciate differences and become compassionate, lifelong learners.
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Is this a contract or permanent role?
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What kind of professional development is offered?
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Are meals provided at school?
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About NEXT School
NEXT School aims to help students discover their passions and interests and unleash their innate drive to learn and contribute to the world. We personalise each student’s learning and, along with fulfilling academic requirements, help them do authentic, real world projects based on their interests where they learn by doing. Through this approach, we hope to help students learn how to do something productive and meaningful in the real world by doing what they love, which we believe will lead to a fulfilling life. Our approach encourages students to understand and appreciate differences and become compassionate, lifelong learners.
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