Chess Coach — Shree Swami Samarth Dnyanpeeths Sahyadri National School Vacancy at Shree Swami Samarth Dnyanpeeths Sahyadri National School, Pune
Shree Swami Samarth Dnyanpeeths Sahyadri National SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Shree Swami Samarth Dnyanpeeths Sahyadri National School
- School
- Shree Swami Samarth Dnyanpeeths Sahyadri National School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.1L – ₹5.3L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Chess Coach — Shree Swami Samarth Dnyanpeeths Sahyadri National School — Shree Swami Samarth Dnyanpeeths Sahyadri National School, Pune, Maharashtra. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 23+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Shree Swami Samarth Dnyanpeeths Sahyadri National School, a State Board school in Pune, is hiring a Chess 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
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What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Shree Swami Samarth Dnyanpeeths Sahyadri National School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Pune
Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
About Shree Swami Samarth Dnyanpeeths Sahyadri National School
Shree Swami Samarth Dnyanpeeths Sahyadri National School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2003, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
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