Chess Coach
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Overview
Thamarai International School, Karunthattankudai P.o Kumbakonam invites applications for a Chess Coach in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Thamarai International School, Karunthattankudai P.o Kumbakonam, established 2009, runs as a senior secondary campus in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu — 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹4.2 LPA – ₹5.7 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Thamarai International School, Karunthattankudai P.o Kumbakonam. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.