Chess Coach

St. Thomas English Medium School requires a Chess Coach in Valsad, Gujarat for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About the institution: St. Thomas English Medium School in Valsad, Gujarat — a senior secondary setup, established 2008, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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. What we offer:
• Competitive, on-time salary (₹4.0 LPA – ₹4.1 LPA).
• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St. Thomas English Medium School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.