Athletics Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Athletics Coach
- School
- West Point School
- City
- Bankura
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.2L – ₹6.8L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 17 May 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Jul 2026
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Athletics Coach
at West Point School
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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.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a Athletics Coach in Bankura, West Bengal at West Point School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About West Point School in Bankura, West Bengal: a senior secondary institution, established 2001, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. What the role looks like: the Athletics Coach runs regular practice sessions, plans a season-long calendar, grooms talent, and represents the school in district/state engagements. Day to day, you will:
- Run morning/evening practice as per the published schedule.
- Lead warm-ups, drills, conditioning, and game-situation training.
- Track player progress and share updates with parents.
- Coordinate with the Sports Incharge on travel, kit, and event logistics.
- Maintain a safe, disciplined practice environment. Ideal candidate — you have:
- A solid playing background and recognised coaching credentials.
- Patience to build foundational skills with younger students.
- Ambition to take senior teams into competitive arenas.
- Strong communication with players, parents, and leadership.
- A safety-first mindset on the field and in the gym. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹3.2 LPA – ₹6.8 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. Submit your application on this page and West Point School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Bankura run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
How do I write an application email for this Athletics Coach role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Athletics Coach application — West Point School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why West Point School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
West Point School
Key facts about West Point School
- Founded
- 2001
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Dr. B. C Majhi, an eminent physician and Ex-President of Indian Medical Association, Bankura district, not only established and runs at Kesra a charitable dispensary, dedicated to the cause of health for the poor, for long thirty two years but dreamt of establishing in that backward area a model English Medium School after Shantiniketan to cater quality education, in tune with the go of the day, to meet the growing needs of the new generation. With this object in view and to materialise his dream he laid the foundation of an English Medium School at the west part of Bankuta town, in the beginning of this century, known as West Point School.
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