Chess Coach — Sheikh-Ul Alam M.School, Pulwama

Sheikh-Ul Alam M.School in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir 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. Sheikh-Ul Alam M.School runs as a senior secondary campus in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. What the role looks like: the Chess Coach runs regular practice sessions, plans a season-long calendar, grooms talent, and represents the school in district/state engagements. 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 (₹3.1 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. Submit your application here so Sheikh-Ul Alam M.School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.