Chess Coach

Applications are invited for a Chess Coach at St. Thomas School in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. St. Thomas School, established 2003, is a senior secondary school in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Position: as Chess Coach, you build the school's sporting culture. The role suits coaches who enjoy long-term player development as much as competitive results. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.4 LPA – ₹3.8 LPA).
• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
• Professional development through workshops and internal training.
• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application here so St. Thomas School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.