Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Sri Venkateshwara Vidyalaya School
- City
- Thanjavur
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹4.7L per year
- Experience
- 4–7 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 2026
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- 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 Venkateshwara Vidyalaya School in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu is hiring a Chess Coach. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Sri Venkateshwara Vidyalaya School in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2017,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Position: as Chess Coach, you build the school's sporting culture. The role suits coaches who enjoy long-term player development as much as competitive results. 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. 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 at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹3.3 LPA – ₹4.7 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Sri Venkateshwara Vidyalaya School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
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What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Is background verification done before joining?
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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
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How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
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Is this a contract or permanent role?
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Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
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Key facts about Sri Venkateshwara Vidyalaya School
- Founded
- 2017
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Rajendran M
- Affiliation #
- 1930986
Sri Venkateshwara Vidyalaya School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu.
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