Chess Coach

Puranchandra Vidyaniketan in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh is accepting applications for a Chess Coach. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Puranchandra Vidyaniketan, established 1991, runs as a senior secondary campus in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh — 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. Details: a hands-on coaching role with clear deliverables — fitness, technique, match performance, and safety. Sessions are planned and player progress documented. 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. 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 (₹2.8 LPA – ₹5.2 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. Submit your application on this page and Puranchandra Vidyaniketan will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.