Chess Coach

St. Thomas Academy invites applications for a Chess Coach in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About St. Thomas Academy: a senior secondary institution in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2017,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. What you will do:

• Design season-long training plans and adjust based on progress.
• Coach teams for matches and tournaments.
• Work on individual skill development for high-potential players.
• Support sports day and inter-house competitions.
• Maintain sports infrastructure and report issues early. 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 (₹3.0 LPA – ₹6.1 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. Thomas Academy instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.