Chess Coach
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Overview
St. Mary's High School & Junior College has opened applications for a Chess Coach in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. St. Mary's High School & Junior College, established 1920, is a senior secondary school in Mumbai, Maharashtra — a State Board-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹3.7 LPA – ₹6.1 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St. Mary's High School & Junior College. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.