Basketball Coach — Vidya Niketan Public School Opening — Vidya Niketan Public School, Gurgaon
Vidya Niketan Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Basketball Coach — Vidya Niketan Public School
- School
- Vidya Niketan Public School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Basketball Coach — Vidya Niketan Public School at Vidya Niketan Public School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: NO BOARD. The school has been running for 26+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Vidya Niketan Public School, a No Board school in Gurgaon, 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: Vidya Niketan Public School is a No Board Day School in Sector 9, Gurgaon.
What you'll handle as a Basketball Coach — Vidya Niketan Public School
Deliver PE curriculum, coach at least one squad, organise Sports Day and partner with external coaches when needed.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Gurgaon
Gurgaon (Gurugram) has a fast-growing cluster of international and IB schools, with competitive pay bands for experienced teachers.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
About Vidya Niketan Public School
Vidya Niketan Public School is a day school affiliated to No Board, established in 2000, located in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Vidya Niketan Public School is a No Board Day School in Sector 9, Gurgaon.
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