Chess Coach — Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Vettikavala, Kollam

Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Vettikavala requires a Chess Coach in Kollam, Kerala for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Vettikavala in Kollam, Kerala is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2003,. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.7 LPA – ₹5.9 LPA).
• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
• Professional development through workshops and internal training.
• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Travancore Devaswom Board Central School, Vettikavala academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.