Basketball Coach — Young Horizons School Vacancy at Young Horizons School, Kolkata
Young Horizons SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Basketball Coach — Young Horizons School
- School
- Young Horizons School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹3.7L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Basketball Coach — Young Horizons School at Young Horizons School. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 54+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Young Horizons School, a CISCE school in Kolkata, 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: Young Horizons School is a CISCE Day School in Haltu, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Basketball Coach — Young Horizons School
Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.
Working in a CISCE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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
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 much experience do I need for this Basketball Coach — Young Horizons School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What qualifications are required for a Basketball Coach — Young Horizons School?
Most Basketball Coach — Young Horizons School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
About Young Horizons School
Young Horizons School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1972, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Young Horizons School is a CISCE Day School in Haltu, Kolkata.
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