Chess Coach — Yashas Vidya Kendra Vacancy at Yashas Vidya Kendra, Bangalore
Yashas Vidya KendraKey facts
- Role
- Chess Coach — Yashas Vidya Kendra
- School
- Yashas Vidya Kendra
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Chess Coach — Yashas Vidya Kendra at Yashas Vidya Kendra will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 12+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Yashas Vidya Kendra, a State Board school in Bangalore, 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: Yashas Vidya Kendra is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Chikkabanavara, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Chess Coach — Yashas Vidya Kendra
Plan PE periods, coach school teams, organise inter-house and inter-school events, and own student physical-fitness benchmarks.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
About Yashas Vidya Kendra
Yashas Vidya Kendra is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2014, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Yashas Vidya Kendra is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Chikkabanavara, Bangalore.
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