Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Sree Saraswathy Vidya Mandir
- City
- Kottayam
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹4.1L – ₹4.2L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 23 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2026
Chess Coach
at Sree Saraswathy Vidya Mandir
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 37+ years.
Job description
Overview
Sree Saraswathy Vidya Mandir in Kottayam, 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. Sree Saraswathy Vidya Mandir in Kottayam, Kerala functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1989,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Context: the Chess Coach reports into the Sports Incharge and works with other coaches and PE teachers. Full-time, on a defined practice and match calendar. What you will do:
- Design season-long training plans and adjust based on progress.
- Coach teams for matches and tournaments.
- Work on individual skill development for high-potential players.
- Support sports day and inter-house competitions.
- Maintain sports infrastructure and report issues early. 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 (₹4.1 LPA – ₹4.2 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Sree Saraswathy Vidya Mandir. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
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What is the salary for this Chess Coach role?
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How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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What is the leave policy?
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What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sree Saraswathy Vidya Mandir
Key facts about Sree Saraswathy Vidya Mandir
- Founded
- 1989
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- RENJITH R
- Affiliation #
- 930524
Sree Saraswathy Vidya Mandir is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1989, located in Kottayam, Kerala.
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