Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- The Doon School
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Krishna Nagar
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.5L – ₹5.8L per year
- Experience
- 4–7 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Jul 2026
Chess Coach
at The Doon School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Join The Doon School in Dehradun, Krishna Nagar as our next Chess Coach. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About The Doon School in Dehradun, Krishna Nagar: a senior secondary institution, established 1935, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Role: as Chess Coach, you design and run the school's sports programme for assigned levels — practice sessions, competition prep, talent development, and player safety at every step. Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.
- Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.
- Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.
- Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.
- Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹2.5 LPA – ₹5.8 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at The Doon School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Where exactly is The Doon School located?
The school is in Dehradun, Krishna Nagar. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
The Doon School
Key facts about The Doon School
- Founded
- 1935
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 20:1
The Doon School is a senior secondary affiliated to ICSE, established in 1935, located in Dehradun, Krishna Nagar. Classes follow a 20:1 student–teacher ratio.
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