Chess Coach — St Mary's School, Chandigarh

Est. 1989
₹4.2L – ₹7.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site3–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 14 Oct
● posted 29 Jun

Job description

Overview

St Mary's School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh is on the lookout for a Chess Coach. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. St Mary's School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1989,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. What the role looks like: the Chess Coach runs regular practice sessions, plans a season-long calendar, grooms talent, and represents the school in district/state engagements. 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 at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹4.2 LPA – ₹7.1 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St Mary's School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

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Role details

Vacancies
1

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
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

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

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  7. Principal
St Mary's School
CBSE · Chandigarh · Est. 1989
1989
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
NEHA KASHYAP
PRINCIPAL
2630056
AFFILIATION
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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