The Doon School is hiring a Basketball Coach — The Doon School in Dehradun
The Doon SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Basketball Coach — The Doon School
- School
- The Doon School
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Boarding
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹4.1L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Doon School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Basketball Coach — The Doon School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 91+ years. Campus size: 500-1000. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
The Doon School, a ICSE school in Dehradun, 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: India's most renowned boys boarding school.
What you'll handle as a Basketball Coach — The Doon School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Where exactly is The Doon School located?
The school is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
The Doon School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
About The Doon School
The Doon School is a boarding affiliated to ICSE, established in 1935, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The school has a student community of about 500-1000.
India's most renowned boys boarding school.
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