Chess Coach — Saraswathi Vidyalaya, Thiruvananthapuram

Saraswathi Vidyalaya in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is inviting applications for a Chess Coach. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Saraswathi Vidyalaya, established 1991, is a senior secondary campus in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹2.7 LPA – ₹3.0 LPA).
• A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
• Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
• A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
• Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application here so Saraswathi Vidyalaya can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.