
Basketball Coach — The Modern Academy Vacancy at The Modern Academy, Kolkata
The Modern AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Basketball Coach — The Modern Academy
- School
- The Modern Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.7L – ₹5.4L per year
- Experience
- 4–7 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Basketball Coach — The Modern Academy — The Modern Academy, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 33+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
The Modern Academy, a ICSE school in Kolkata, 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 Modern Academy is a ICSE Day School in Dhakuria, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Basketball Coach — The Modern Academy
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a Basketball Coach — The Modern Academy?
Most Basketball Coach — The Modern Academy 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 staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
About The Modern Academy
The Modern Academy is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1993, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The Modern Academy is a ICSE Day School in Dhakuria, Kolkata.
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