Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- The Kings School
- City
- Goa South
- State
- Goa
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.4L – ₹5.0L per year
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 2026
Chess Coach
at The Kings School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
The Kings School in Goa South, Goa is accepting applications for a Chess Coach. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. The Kings School in Goa South, Goa is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2005,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the Chess Coach owns the schedule for the assigned discipline — structured coaching, talent identification, fitness conditioning, and active part in school sports days and competitions. Day to day, you will:
- Run morning/evening practice as per the published schedule.
- Lead warm-ups, drills, conditioning, and game-situation training.
- Track player progress and share updates with parents.
- Coordinate with the Sports Incharge on travel, kit, and event logistics.
- Maintain a safe, disciplined practice environment. Requirements:
- Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.
- NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.
- Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.
- Understanding of fitness, injury prevention, and player safety.
- Energy, discipline, and the ability to motivate young athletes. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹4.4 LPA – ₹5.0 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the The Kings School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach?
Most Chess Coach roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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 B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
The Kings School
Key facts about The Kings School
- Founded
- 2005
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- TANUJA VINAYAK NAIK DESSAI
- Affiliation #
- 2830002
The Kings School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Goa South, Goa.
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