Chess Coach — The Progress High School Opening — The Progress High School, Hyderabad
The Progress High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — The Progress High School
- School
- The Progress High School
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹5.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Progress High School, a State Board school in Hyderabad, is hiring a Chess 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 Progress Group of Institutions" are dedicated to pursuit of academic excellence, encouraging students to become independent and creative thinkers, confident, enlightened learners and socially responsible citizens with the mindset that can both interact and integrate effecitively with people of different race, culture and religion. We are also committed to inculcate in all our students, strong ethical values of integrity, respect and discipline as well as thoughts and decision making ability as a lifelong process with a good education fosters. In order to achieve all these, TPGI allows a rigorous programme based on best education practices. Furthermore, it has been one of my quests in life to make quality education available, accessible and most importantly affordable to all the sections of the community. TPGI is the foundation for new generation of leaders and innovators who will continue to pave the way for a better and bright future of our country.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — The Progress High School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
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 background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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.
About The Progress High School
"The Progress Group of Institutions" are dedicated to pursuit of academic excellence, encouraging students to become independent and creative thinkers, confident, enlightened learners and socially responsible citizens with the mindset that can both interact and integrate effecitively with people of different race, culture and religion. We are also committed to inculcate in all our students, strong ethical values of integrity, respect and discipline as well as thoughts and decision making ability as a lifelong process with a good education fosters. In order to achieve all these, TPGI allows a rigorous programme based on best education practices. Furthermore, it has been one of my quests in life to make quality education available, accessible and most importantly affordable to all the sections of the community. TPGI is the foundation for new generation of leaders and innovators who will continue to pave the way for a better and bright future of our country.
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