Chess Coach
at Sri Aurobindo Ideal High School · Visakhapatnam · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Sri Aurobindo Ideal High School
- City
- Visakhapatnam
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹6.6L per year
- Experience
- 4–7 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2026
Chess Coach salary in Visakhapatnam — 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
Sri Aurobindo Ideal High School is hiring a Chess Coach in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Sri Aurobindo Ideal High School in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh operates as a secondary school, established 1996, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹3.3 LPA – ₹6.6 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Sri Aurobindo Ideal High School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
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What questions are asked in a Chess Coach interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Chess Coach roles in Visakhapatnam.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Chess Coach job?
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What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What is the average Chess Coach salary in Visakhapatnam?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Chess Coach roles in Visakhapatnam. 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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Sri Aurobindo Ideal High School
Key facts about Sri Aurobindo Ideal High School
- Founded
- 1996
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SARAGADAM SURI BABU
- Affiliation #
- 130762
Sri Aurobindo Ideal High School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1996, located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
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