Athletics Coach — Sacred Heart School Opening — Sacred Heart School, Kolkata
Sacred Heart SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Athletics Coach — Sacred Heart School
- School
- Sacred Heart School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹4.2L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Sacred Heart School, a State Board 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: Sacred Heart School, Barasat is an English Medium Co-Education Christian School established by The Sacred Heart Educational Trust [Registered by the Registrar of Assurances, Kolkata] in 1996. The School prepares students for the Madhyamik Pariksha conducted by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education. The School has classes. from Class Nursery to Class X [TEN]
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.
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 Athletics Coach — Sacred Heart School?
Most Athletics Coach — Sacred Heart School 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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
About Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School, Barasat is an English Medium Co-Education Christian School established by The Sacred Heart Educational Trust [Registered by the Registrar of Assurances, Kolkata] in 1996. The School prepares students for the Madhyamik Pariksha conducted by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education. The School has classes. from Class Nursery to Class X [TEN]
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