Chess Coach — Podar International School, Aambethan Vacancy at Podar International School, Aambethan, Pune
Podar International School, AambethanKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Podar International School, Aambethan
- School
- Podar International School, Aambethan
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹5.6L per year
- Experience
- 1–6 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — Podar International School, Aambethan — Podar International School, Aambethan, Pune, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 17+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Podar International School, Aambethan, a CBSE school in Pune, 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: Podar International School, Aambethan is a CBSE Day School in Chakan, Pune.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Podar International School, Aambethan
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Pune
Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — Podar International School, Aambethan 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.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach — Podar International School, Aambethan role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
About Podar International School, Aambethan
Podar International School, Aambethan is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Podar International School, Aambethan is a CBSE Day School in Chakan, Pune.
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