Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial Public School
- City
- Una
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Middle Class
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹3.6L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2026
Chess Coach salary in Una — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Chess Coach
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial Public School in Una, Himachal Pradesh is accepting applications for a Chess Coach. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial Public School in Una, Himachal Pradesh operates as a middle school school, established 2007, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Position: as Chess Coach, you build the school's sporting culture. The role suits coaches who enjoy long-term player development as much as competitive results. 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. Requirements:
- Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.
- NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.
- Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.
- Understanding of fitness, injury prevention, and player safety.
- Energy, discipline, and the ability to motivate young athletes. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹3.2 LPA – ₹3.6 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial Public School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach?
Most Chess Coach 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.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
What is the average Chess Coach salary in Una?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Chess Coach roles in Una. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial Public School
Key facts about Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial Public School
- Founded
- 2007
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Middle Class
- Principal
- MR. PARBHAT SHARMA
- Affiliation #
- 630265
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial Public School is a middle class affiliated to CBSE, established in 2007, located in Una, Himachal Pradesh.
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Interview questions & answers for Chess Coach
Common questions Indian schools ask for Chess Coach roles in Una (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Why do you want to work at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial Public School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Una campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
2. How do you handle classroom discipline?
Lead with prevention: clear routines, seating design, and engagement pacing. Follow with a de-escalation sequence (private redirect → restorative conversation → parent loop-in) and mention that you document incidents. Schools want a framework, not a "punish" answer.
3. How do you differentiate for mixed-ability classrooms?
Give a concrete example — tiered worksheets, flexible groupings, scaffolded reading. Reference formative assessment (exit tickets, mini-whiteboards) as how you decide which students need what, and how you record progress against CBSE learning outcomes.
4. How would you handle a difficult parent meeting?
Listen first, restate the concern, share data (assessment scores, work samples, incident notes), then propose two next steps with a follow-up date. Emphasise you'd loop in the coordinator/HOD for anything unresolved — schools want partnership, not solo heroics.
5. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Chess Coach brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial Public School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
6. How do you use technology in the classroom?
Pick one or two tools you actually use (Google Classroom, Kahoot, Nearpod, a subject-specific simulator) and tie them to a learning outcome, not novelty. If Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial Public School runs a specific LMS, mention you'd upskill on it in the first month.