Chess Coach

St. Joseph's School is hiring a Chess Coach in North Sikkim, Sikkim. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. St. Joseph's School in North Sikkim, Sikkim functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2004,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. About the role: the Chess Coach owns the schedule for the assigned discipline — structured coaching, talent identification, fitness conditioning, and active part in school sports days and competitions. 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. Candidate requirements:
• Trained coach with a structured approach to skill and fitness.
• Experience taking teams to inter-school, district, or state events.
• Comfortable with mixed age groups and varying skill levels.
• Calm, firm, and approachable with students and parents.
• Willing to commit to morning/evening schedules through the season. Benefits and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.4 LPA – ₹5.8 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. Joseph's School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.