Chess Coach — Vivekananda Vidyaniketan Vacancy at Vivekananda Vidyaniketan, Kolkata
Vivekananda VidyaniketanKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Vivekananda Vidyaniketan
- School
- Vivekananda Vidyaniketan
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹4.3L – ₹5.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — Vivekananda Vidyaniketan at Vivekananda Vidyaniketan will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Vivekananda Vidyaniketan, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Chess 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: Vivekananda Vidyaniketan is a ICSE Day School in Subhashgram, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Vivekananda Vidyaniketan
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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About Vivekananda Vidyaniketan
Vivekananda Vidyaniketan is a day school affiliated to ICSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Vivekananda Vidyaniketan is a ICSE Day School in Subhashgram, Kolkata.
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