Chess Coach
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Overview
The Vivekanand School is hiring a Chess Coach in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. The Vivekanand School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1976,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Context: the Chess Coach reports into the Sports Incharge and works with other coaches and PE teachers. Full-time, on a defined practice and match calendar. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Trained coach with a structured approach to skill and fitness.
- Experience taking teams to inter-school, district, or state events.
- Comfortable with mixed age groups and varying skill levels.
- Calm, firm, and approachable with students and parents.
- Willing to commit to morning/evening schedules through the season. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹3.2 LPA – ₹4.7 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by The Vivekanand School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.