Chess Coach — Vidya Niketan International Academy, Ahmednagar

Applications are open for a Chess Coach at Vidya Niketan International Academy in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Vidya Niketan International Academy, established 2013, is a secondary school in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: the Chess Coach runs regular practice sessions, plans a season-long calendar, grooms talent, and represents the school in district/state engagements. 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. Candidate requirements:
• Trained coach with a structured approach to skill and fitness.
• Experience taking teams to inter-school, district, or state events.
• Comfortable with mixed age groups and varying skill levels.
• Calm, firm, and approachable with students and parents.
• Willing to commit to morning/evening schedules through the season. Why join us:
• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹3.8 LPA – ₹7.3 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Vidya Niketan International Academy. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.