Basketball Coach — St. John'S School, Nainital

senior secondary · 282 students · Ramnagar
₹4.3L – ₹7.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site3–5 yrs2 openingsCloses 21 Nov
● posted 17 Jun

Job description

Overview

St. John'S School is recruiting a Basketball Coach in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. About St. John'S School in Nainital, Uttarakhand: a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Position: as Basketball 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 and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹4.3 LPA – ₹7.5 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by St. John'S School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
2

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Run Sports Day end-to-end with the support team.
·Track student fitness benchmarks across the year.
·Coach at least one school squad to inter-school standard.
·Deliver PE periods across grades to the curriculum.
·Maintain equipment, fields and safety protocols.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

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St. John'S School
CBSE · Nainital
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
SR. BEATRICE FERNANDIS
PRINCIPAL
1-12
GRADES
282
STUDENTS
Nainital, Uttarakhand
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