Football Coach
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An opening for a Football Coach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu at Vellore International School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. School profile: Vellore International School in Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a secondary setup, established 2021, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Position: as Football Coach, you build the school's sporting culture. The role suits coaches who enjoy long-term player development as much as competitive results. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹4.1 LPA – ₹5.3 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Vellore International School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.