Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Zainabia English Medium School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.7L – ₹4.3L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 27 May 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2026
Chess Coach salary in Pune — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Chess Coach
at Zainabia English Medium 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
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.
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What is the salary for this Chess Coach role?
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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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Zainabia English Medium School
Key facts about Zainabia English Medium School
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Insia Murtaza Nasikwala
- Affiliation #
- 1130569
Zainabia English Medium School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
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