St.Xaviers Institution is hiring a Basketball Coach — St.Xaviers Institution in Kolkata
St.Xaviers InstitutionKey facts
- Role
- Basketball Coach — St.Xaviers Institution
- School
- St.Xaviers Institution
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹4.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St.Xaviers Institution (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Basketball Coach — St.Xaviers Institution. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 59+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St.Xaviers Institution, a CISCE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Basketball Coach.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes
- Coach students for inter-school tournaments
- Maintain equipment and safety standards
- Identify and develop young talent
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred
About the school: St.Xaviers Institution is a CISCE Day School in Panihati, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Basketball Coach — St.Xaviers Institution
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a CISCE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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About St.Xaviers Institution
St.Xaviers Institution is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1967, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St.Xaviers Institution is a CISCE Day School in Panihati, Kolkata.
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