Basketball Coach — The Crescent School Opening — The Crescent School, Kolkata
The Crescent SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Basketball Coach — The Crescent School
- School
- The Crescent School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹4.1L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Crescent School, a State Board 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: The Crescent School was founded by a young Philanthropist, Shaikh Shamsher Alam, in the year 2002 to impart quality education in a well disciplined and healthy environment, and to create an impetus for equal opportunity in the society. The school is declared as a Minority Educational Institution by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, Government of India. The school is affiliated to both West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education.
Common questions about this role
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
About The Crescent School
The Crescent School was founded by a young Philanthropist, Shaikh Shamsher Alam, in the year 2002 to impart quality education in a well disciplined and healthy environment, and to create an impetus for equal opportunity in the society. The school is declared as a Minority Educational Institution by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, Government of India. The school is affiliated to both West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education.
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