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Chess Coach — St. Stephen's School, Nainital

Est. 1998
₹28,500–55,500 /month(₹3.4L–6.6L /yr)CBSEfull-timeOn-site2–4 yrs3 openingsCloses 23 Oct
● posted 23 May

Job description

Overview

St. Stephen's School is hiring a Chess Coach in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. St. Stephen's School in Nainital, Uttarakhand operates as a senior secondary school, established 1998, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run morning/evening practice as per the published schedule.
  • Lead warm-ups, drills, conditioning, and game-situation training.
  • Track player progress and share updates with parents.
  • Coordinate with the Sports Incharge on travel, kit, and event logistics.
  • Maintain a safe, disciplined practice environment. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹3.4 LPA – ₹6.6 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St. Stephen's School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

Why apply

Pay range posted by the school.
CBSE school.
Full-time position.

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

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

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  1. NTT / KG→
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  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
St. Stephen's School
CBSE · Nainital · Est. 1998 · 30:1 students per teacher
1998
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English
LANGUAGES
Nainital, Uttarakhand
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