Kolkata: Athletics Coach — Upasana Academy Job at Upasana Academy
Upasana AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Athletics Coach — Upasana Academy
- School
- Upasana Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.8L – ₹4.8L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Upasana Academy (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Athletics Coach — Upasana Academy. The school has been running for 22+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Upasana Academy, a CBSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Athletics 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: Upasana Academy is a CBSE Day School in Maheshtala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Athletics Coach — Upasana Academy
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
How much experience do I need for this Athletics Coach — Upasana Academy role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
About Upasana Academy
Upasana Academy is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Upasana Academy is a CBSE Day School in Maheshtala, Kolkata.
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