Athletics Coach — St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College Opening — St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College, Chennai
St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Athletics Coach — St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College
- School
- St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Athletics Coach — St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College — St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 58+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Athletics Coach.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes
- Coach students for inter-school tournaments
- Maintain equipment and safety standards
- Identify and develop young talent
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred
About the school: St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College is a CBSE Day School in Mandaveli, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Athletics Coach — St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
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.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
What is the salary for this Athletics Coach — St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
About St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College
St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1968, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
St. John's Senior Secondary School And Junior College is a CBSE Day School in Mandaveli, Chennai.
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