Upasana Academy is hiring a Basketball Coach — Upasana Academy in Kolkata
Upasana AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Basketball Coach — Upasana Academy
- School
- Upasana Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.7L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Upasana Academy is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Basketball Coach — Upasana Academy who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 22+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Upasana Academy, a CBSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Basketball 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 Basketball Coach — Upasana Academy
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
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
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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.
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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