Basketball Coach — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School Opening — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School, Chennai
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Basketball Coach — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
- School
- The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Basketball Coach — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School at The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: ICSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School, a ICSE school in Chennai, 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 Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a ICSE Day School in Vepery, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Basketball Coach — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
About The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1888, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a ICSE Day School in Vepery, Chennai.
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