Swimming Coach — The Ken Academy Opening — The Ken Academy, Kolkata
The Ken AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Swimming Coach — The Ken Academy
- School
- The Ken Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹4.9L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Ken Academy, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Swimming 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 Ken Academy was formed by the Retired teachers and past pupils of Lady Brabourne College, Our Lady Queen of the Missions, Don Bosco, Loreto & Pratt Memorial on 6th April, 2021. The Ken Academy follows the ICSE and ISC curriculum. After the huge success of Daffodils High and Daffodils Montessori which follows The Secondary & Higher Secondary Syllabus. The Administration decided to include an extra mode of education that follows the Delhi Board i.e. ICSE & ISC respectively which would provide education to the students at a very nominal cost.
Common questions about this role
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
About The Ken Academy
The Ken Academy was formed by the Retired teachers and past pupils of Lady Brabourne College, Our Lady Queen of the Missions, Don Bosco, Loreto & Pratt Memorial on 6th April, 2021. The Ken Academy follows the ICSE and ISC curriculum. After the huge success of Daffodils High and Daffodils Montessori which follows The Secondary & Higher Secondary Syllabus. The Administration decided to include an extra mode of education that follows the Delhi Board i.e. ICSE & ISC respectively which would provide education to the students at a very nominal cost.
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