Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- South Melior School
- City
- Hooghly
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.6L – ₹4.6L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Aug 2026
Chess Coach
at South Melior School
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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
South Melior School is hiring a Chess Coach in Hooghly, West Bengal. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. South Melior School, established 2015, is a senior secondary school in Hooghly, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.
- Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.
- Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.
- Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.
- Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. Ideal candidate — you have:
- A solid playing background and recognised coaching credentials.
- Patience to build foundational skills with younger students.
- Ambition to take senior teams into competitive arenas.
- Strong communication with players, parents, and leadership.
- A safety-first mindset on the field and in the gym. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹2.6 LPA – ₹4.6 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the South Melior School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
South Melior School
Key facts about South Melior School
- Founded
- 2015
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SURANJANA CHAKRABORTY
- Affiliation #
- 2430288
South Melior School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Hooghly, West Bengal.
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