The Doon School is hiring a Basketball Coach — The Doon School in Dehradun

The Doon School
Dehradun, Uttarakhandpart-time₹3.3L – ₹4.1L / yrICSE5–7 yrs expPosted 19d ago

Key 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
Verified school
Boarding
Est. 1935

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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