Chess Coach

Immediate opening: Chess Coach at St. Francis School in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. St. Francis School, established 2005, runs as a senior secondary campus in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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 at a glance:
• Market-aligned salary (₹3.4 LPA – ₹4.0 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 on this page and St. Francis School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.