Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Orchids The International School, Marve Road
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹3.8L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Jul 2026
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Chess Coach
at Orchids The International School, Marve Road
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at Orchids The International School, Marve Road as a Chess Coach in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Orchids The International School, Marve Road, established 2015, runs as a secondary campus in Mumbai, Maharashtra — 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. Day to day, you will:
- Run morning/evening practice as per the published schedule.
- Lead warm-ups, drills, conditioning, and game-situation training.
- Track player progress and share updates with parents.
- Coordinate with the Sports Incharge on travel, kit, and event logistics.
- Maintain a safe, disciplined practice environment. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹3.0 LPA – ₹3.8 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application here so Orchids The International School, Marve Road can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
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Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Chess Coach application — Orchids The International School, Marve Road"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Orchids The International School, Marve Road and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Where exactly is Orchids The International School, Marve Road located?
The school is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Orchids The International School, Marve Road
Key facts about Orchids The International School, Marve Road
- Founded
- 2015
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Japashree Mukherjee
- Affiliation #
- 1130670
Orchids The International School, Marve Road is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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