Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Podar International School (360007)
- City
- Rajkot
- State
- Gujarat
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Middle Class
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.5L – ₹3.2L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2026
Chess Coach salary in Rajkot — snapshot
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Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Chess Coach
at Podar International School (360007)
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Podar International School (360007) requires a Chess Coach in Rajkot, Gujarat for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About Podar International School (360007) in Rajkot, Gujarat: a middle school institution, established 2013, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Role: as Chess Coach, you design and run the school's sports programme for assigned levels — practice sessions, competition prep, talent development, and player safety at every step. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- A solid playing background and recognised coaching credentials.
- Patience to build foundational skills with younger students.
- Ambition to take senior teams into competitive arenas.
- Strong communication with players, parents, and leadership.
- A safety-first mindset on the field and in the gym. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.5 LPA – ₹3.2 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Podar International School (360007) reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
What is the salary for this Chess Coach 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.
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.
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Which curriculum does the school follow?
Podar International School (360007) follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach?
Most Chess Coach roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Podar International School (360007)
Key facts about Podar International School (360007)
- Founded
- 2013
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Middle Class
- Principal
- BRIJESH KUMAR PATHAK
- Affiliation #
- 430241
Podar International School (360007) is a middle class affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Rajkot, Gujarat.
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