
Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School is hiring a Swimming Coach — Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School in Chennai
Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Swimming Coach — Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School
- School
- Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹5.3L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Swimming Coach — Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School at Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Swimming 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: Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School is a CBSE Day School in Pallavaram, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Swimming Coach — Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Swimming Coach — Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School 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 Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School
Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School is a CBSE Day School in Pallavaram, Chennai.
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