Cricket Coach — The Sobha Academy, Palakkad

An opening for a Cricket Coach in Palakkad, Kerala at The Sobha Academy. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. The Sobha Academy in Palakkad, Kerala is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2007,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the Cricket Coach runs regular practice sessions, plans a season-long calendar, grooms talent, and represents the school in district/state engagements. Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.
• Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.
• Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.
• Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.
• Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. 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. Perks and culture:
• Fair compensation with annual review (₹4.2 LPA – ₹7.2 LPA).
• Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
• Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
• A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
• A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by The Sobha Academy. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.