Chess Coach — Vidya Niketan, South Delhi

Est. 1986
₹2.7L – ₹3.2LCBSEfull-timeOn-site3–6 yrs2 openingsCloses 17 Oct
● posted 31 May

Job description

Overview

Vidya Niketan in South Delhi, Delhi is on the lookout for a Chess Coach. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. About the institution: Vidya Niketan in South Delhi, Delhi — a senior secondary setup, established 1986, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Context: the Chess Coach reports into the Sports Incharge and works with other coaches and PE teachers. Full-time, on a defined practice and match calendar. Responsibilities:

  • Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.
  • Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.
  • Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.
  • Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.
  • Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. 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 – ₹3.2 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Vidya Niketan hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
2

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Coach at least one school squad to inter-school standard.
·Deliver PE periods across grades to the curriculum.
·Maintain equipment, fields and safety protocols.
·Organise inter-house and inter-school sporting events.
·Run Sports Day end-to-end with the support team.

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.

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Vidya Niketan
CBSE · South Delhi · Est. 1986
1986
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Anindita Das
PRINCIPAL
2730200
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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