Cricket Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Cricket Coach
- School
- Sri Guru Harkrishan Adarsh Sr. Sec. School
- City
- Kapurthala
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Aug 2026
Cricket Coach salary in Kapurthala — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Cricket 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 Guru Harkrishan Adarsh Sr. Sec. School invites applications for a Cricket Coach in Kapurthala, Punjab. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About the institution: Sri Guru Harkrishan Adarsh Sr. Sec. School in Kapurthala, Punjab — a senior secondary setup, established 2015, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Role: as Cricket Coach, you design and run the school's sports programme for assigned levels — practice sessions, competition prep, talent development, and player safety at every step. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹3.4 LPA – ₹5.1 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Sri Guru Harkrishan Adarsh Sr. Sec. School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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.
What is the average Cricket Coach salary in Kapurthala?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Cricket Coach pay in Kapurthala varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
What qualifications are required for a Cricket Coach?
Most Cricket Coach roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
How do I apply for this Cricket Coach vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Sri Guru Harkrishan Adarsh Sr. Sec. School
Key facts about Sri Guru Harkrishan Adarsh Sr. Sec. School
- Founded
- 2015
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Pooja Shukla
- Affiliation #
- 1670021
Sri Guru Harkrishan Adarsh Sr. Sec. School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Kapurthala, Punjab.
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Interview questions & answers for Cricket Coach
Common questions Indian schools ask for Cricket Coach roles in Kapurthala (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Cricket Coach brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Sri Guru Harkrishan Adarsh Sr. Sec. School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
2. How would you handle a difficult parent meeting?
Listen first, restate the concern, share data (assessment scores, work samples, incident notes), then propose two next steps with a follow-up date. Emphasise you'd loop in the coordinator/HOD for anything unresolved — schools want partnership, not solo heroics.
3. Why do you want to work at Sri Guru Harkrishan Adarsh Sr. Sec. School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Kapurthala campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
4. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
5. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
6. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Cricket Coach band in Kapurthala (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.