Chess Coach — Zainabia English Medium School, Pune

Applications are invited for a Chess Coach at Zainabia English Medium School in Pune, Maharashtra. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Zainabia English Medium School in Pune, Maharashtra functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2004,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Position: as Chess Coach, you build the school's sporting culture. The role suits coaches who enjoy long-term player development as much as competitive results. Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct structured practice sessions for the assigned discipline.
• Identify and develop talent across age groups; select squads.
• Prepare students for inter-school, district, and state events.
• Maintain attendance, fitness, and performance records for every player.
• Ensure equipment safety and follow injury-prevention protocols. Requirements:
• Graduate degree, ideally in Physical Education or the sport.
• NIS/equivalent certification and a strong personal playing record.
• Experience coaching school-age students for competitions.
• Understanding of fitness, injury prevention, and player safety.
• Energy, discipline, and the ability to motivate young athletes. Perks and culture:
• Fair compensation with annual review (₹3.7 LPA – ₹4.3 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 Zainabia English Medium School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.