Athletics Coach — Purwanchal Vidyamandir Vacancy at Purwanchal Vidyamandir, Kolkata
Purwanchal VidyamandirKey facts
- Role
- Athletics Coach — Purwanchal Vidyamandir
- School
- Purwanchal Vidyamandir
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.8L – ₹5.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Athletics Coach — Purwanchal Vidyamandir at Purwanchal Vidyamandir will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 28+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Purwanchal Vidyamandir, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Athletics 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: Purwanchal Vidyamandir is a ICSE Day School in Kankurgachi, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Athletics Coach — Purwanchal Vidyamandir
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
About Purwanchal Vidyamandir
Purwanchal Vidyamandir is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1998, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Purwanchal Vidyamandir is a ICSE Day School in Kankurgachi, Kolkata.
View school profile →Working at Purwanchal Vidyamandir
Perks
Campus gallery
