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    "description": "Applications are invited for a Athletics Coach at Riverland International School in Rupnagar, Punjab. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. About Riverland International School: a secondary institution in Rupnagar, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2015,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Position: as Athletics Coach, you build the school's sporting culture. The role suits coaches who enjoy long-term player development as much as competitive results. Responsibilities:\n- Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.\n- Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.\n- Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.\n- Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.\n- Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. Requirements:\n- Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.\n- NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.\n- Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.\n- Understanding of fitness, injury prevention, and player safety.\n- Energy, discipline, and the ability to motivate young athletes. Perks and culture:\n- Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.3 LPA – ₹3.2 LPA).\n- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.\n- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.\n- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.\n- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Riverland International School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.",
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  "descriptionText": "Applications are invited for a Athletics Coach at Riverland International School in Rupnagar, Punjab. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. About Riverland International School: a secondary institution in Rupnagar, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2015,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Position: as Athletics Coach, you build the school's sporting culture. The role suits coaches who enjoy long-term player development as much as competitive results. Responsibilities:\n• Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.\n• Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.\n• Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.\n• Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.\n• Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. Requirements:\n• Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.\n• NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.\n• Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.\n• Understanding of fitness, injury prevention, and player safety.\n• Energy, discipline, and the ability to motivate young athletes. Perks and culture:\n• Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.3 LPA – ₹3.2 LPA).\n• Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.\n• Regular PD through internal and external programmes.\n• A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.\n• A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Riverland International School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This Sports/PE role is for a coach-teacher who balances structured drills, safe-play protocols and genuine fun.",
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    "Run Sports Day end-to-end with the support team.",
    "Track student fitness benchmarks across the year.",
    "Maintain equipment, fields and safety protocols.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Athletics Coach",
      "body": "Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks."
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      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly."
    },
    {
      "q": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach."
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    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready."
    },
    {
      "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Athletics Coach salary in Rupnagar?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Athletics Coach pay in Rupnagar varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a contract or permanent role?",
      "a": "This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms."
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