Chess Coach — Sunshine Kids Academy Vacancy at Sunshine Kids Academy, Pune
Sunshine Kids AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Sunshine Kids Academy
- School
- Sunshine Kids Academy
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.7L – ₹5.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Sunshine Kids Academy, a No Board school in Pune, is hiring a Chess 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: We started Sunshine Kids Academy in 2009. Our main aim is to provide a strong foundation that can help to develop a child’s Social, Mental, Physical and Emotional well being Mental development is at its fastest in the formative years. Young children have an incredible ability to learn and grasp. Their brains are remarkably sharp and have a liking to know and learn new things. In our school, we thrive to provide an environment that is conductive to learning for the child in their budding years. We provide Bus Facility for our students. Sunshine Kids Academy is a place where children grow & develop while reading, listening and playing.
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
About Sunshine Kids Academy
We started Sunshine Kids Academy in 2009. Our main aim is to provide a strong foundation that can help to develop a child’s Social, Mental, Physical and Emotional well being Mental development is at its fastest in the formative years. Young children have an incredible ability to learn and grasp. Their brains are remarkably sharp and have a liking to know and learn new things. In our school, we thrive to provide an environment that is conductive to learning for the child in their budding years. We provide Bus Facility for our students. Sunshine Kids Academy is a place where children grow & develop while reading, listening and playing.
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