Chess Coach — The Vatsalya School Vacancy at The Vatsalya School, Pune
The Vatsalya SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — The Vatsalya School
- School
- The Vatsalya School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹5.1L – ₹7.0L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Vatsalya School, a CBSE school in Pune, 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: Vatsalya - Stands for a mother's love for her child, pure, precious, unconditional, ever giving, adorned with fine morals and values, believing in the supreme power of bonding and binding everyone with love.Describing Vatsalya in a nutshell is a herculean task. The word seems to be ageless, living through ages and existing since eternity. It stands for Past, Present and Future. Before any sort of script was coined, Vatsalya was there as a divine messenger spreading love and warmth over the Universe.We at vatsalya take pressure and anxiety off the parent's mind. Your child will be embraced with love and warmth. Encouragement to participate in all individual and group activities. Strategists to spot and nurture talent.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
The Vatsalya School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How much experience do I need for this Chess Coach — The Vatsalya 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.
About The Vatsalya School
Vatsalya - Stands for a mother's love for her child, pure, precious, unconditional, ever giving, adorned with fine morals and values, believing in the supreme power of bonding and binding everyone with love.Describing Vatsalya in a nutshell is a herculean task. The word seems to be ageless, living through ages and existing since eternity. It stands for Past, Present and Future. Before any sort of script was coined, Vatsalya was there as a divine messenger spreading love and warmth over the Universe.We at vatsalya take pressure and anxiety off the parent's mind. Your child will be embraced with love and warmth. Encouragement to participate in all individual and group activities. Strategists to spot and nurture talent.
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