Chess Coach
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Overview
St Xaviers School, Talnador in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh is hiring a Chess Coach. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. St Xaviers School, Talnador, established 2018, runs as a secondary campus in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹4.3 LPA – ₹7.4 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St Xaviers School, Talnador academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.