Chess Coach
Why apply
What you'll handle
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kandhamal.
Salary & benefits
Pay benchmark — Chess Coach in Kandhamal
Full job description
Overview
Join the faculty at St. John's School as a Chess Coach in Kandhamal, Odisha. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About St. John's School in Kandhamal, Odisha: a secondary institution, established 2015, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Context: the Chess Coach reports into the Sports Incharge and works with other coaches and PE teachers. Full-time, on a defined practice and match calendar. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- A solid playing background and recognised coaching credentials.
- Patience to build foundational skills with younger students.
- Ambition to take senior teams into competitive arenas.
- Strong communication with players, parents, and leadership.
- A safety-first mindset on the field and in the gym. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.5 LPA – ₹5.6 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. Submit your application here so St. John's School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.