Chess Coach — Vivekananda Vidya Kala Ashram Gurukulam Residential School, Thiruvallur

Vivekananda Vidya Kala Ashram Gurukulam Residential School in Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu is seeking a Chess Coach who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Vivekananda Vidya Kala Ashram Gurukulam Residential School in Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2002,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a hands-on coaching role with clear deliverables — fitness, technique, match performance, and safety. Sessions are planned and player progress documented. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
• Fair compensation with annual review (₹3.3 LPA – ₹7.0 LPA).
• Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
• Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
• A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
• A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Vivekananda Vidya Kala Ashram Gurukulam Residential School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.