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Immediate opening: Chess Coach at The Laidlaw Memorial School And Junior College in Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About The Laidlaw Memorial School And Junior College: a senior secondary institution in Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1914,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the Chess Coach runs regular practice sessions, plans a season-long calendar, grooms talent, and represents the school in district/state engagements. What you will do:
- Design season-long training plans and adjust based on progress.
- Coach teams for matches and tournaments.
- Work on individual skill development for high-potential players.
- Support sports day and inter-house competitions.
- Maintain sports infrastructure and report issues early. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹3.0 LPA – ₹6.4 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for The Laidlaw Memorial School And Junior College. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.