Chess Coach — The Doon School
Why apply
What you'll handle
Requirements
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.
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Full job description
Overview
The Doon School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Chess Coach — The Doon School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 91+ years. 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 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: India's most renowned boys boarding school.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — The Doon School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.