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Chess Coach

₹3.0L – ₹4.4L / yr2–4 yrsCloses 16 Aug
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-timePosted 9d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Chess Coach
School
The Modern School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹3.0L – ₹4.4L per year
Experience
2–4 years
Posted
23 Jun 2026
Closing date
16 Aug 2026
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Chess Coach

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  • 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.
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Overview

The Modern School requires a Chess Coach in Mumbai, Maharashtra for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. The Modern School in Mumbai, Maharashtra is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1936,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Role: as Chess Coach, you design and run the school's sports programme for assigned levels — practice sessions, competition prep, talent development, and player safety at every step. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • A solid playing background and recognised coaching credentials.
  • Patience to build foundational skills with younger students.
  • Ambition to take senior teams into competitive arenas.
  • Strong communication with players, parents, and leadership.
  • A safety-first mindset on the field and in the gym. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹3.0 LPA – ₹4.4 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the The Modern School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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About the school

The Modern School

Key facts about The Modern School

Key facts
Founded
1936
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
SWATI VINAYAK SHIRALKAR
Affiliation #
1130977
Address
THE MODERN SCHOOL, SICKA NAGAR, V.P. ROAD, GIRGAUM,, The Modern School, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400004

The Modern School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1936, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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