Chess Instructor

Company Description Indus International School Bangalore (IISB) focuses on creating future leaders by providing holistic education in an environment of excellence. The school integrates academics, co-curricular activities, and life skills to support the all-round development of learners. IISB emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and values-based learning to prepare students for global citizenship. Educators at IISB work in a collaborative, learner-centered setting that encourages innovation in teaching and mentoring.

Role Description The Chess Instructor is a full-time, on-site role based at Indus International School Bangalore in Bengaluru. The instructor will design and deliver structured chess lessons for students across different age groups and skill levels, including foundational concepts, tactics, strategy, and tournament preparation. Daily responsibilities include planning lesson content, conducting individual and group coaching sessions, organizing practice games and internal competitions, and assessing student progress through regular feedback and performance tracking. The role also involves integrating chess with broader educational goals such as logical thinking, focus, and sportsmanship, collaborating with teachers and activity coordinators, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

♟️ Deliver engaging chess coaching sessions for students across different age groups and skill levels.

♟️ Prepare students for inter-school, state, national, and international tournaments.

♟️ Develop structured lesson plans focusing on openings, middlegame strategy, endgames, tactics, and game analysis.

♟️ Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to students and parents.

♟️ Foster critical thinking, sportsmanship, discipline, and a love for the game.

Preferred Qualifications:

✔️ FIDE Rating and/or recognised coaching certification preferred.

✔️ Prior experience coaching children in schools or chess academies.

✔️ Strong communication and classroom management skills.

✔️ Passion for mentoring young learners and developing competitive players.

✔️ Ability to organise and support school chess events and tournaments.Strong chess skills, with the ability to teach openings, middlegame strategy, endgames, and tournament play.

• Comfort with Mathematics and logical reasoning to connect chess with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in Teaching, Tutoring, or Training, preferably with school-age learners.
• Ability to design age-appropriate coaching plans and adapt instruction to varied skill levels.
• Clear and patient communication skills, with a focus on encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Experience organizing chess clubs, workshops, or tournaments in an educational setting is an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Physical Education, or a related field; chess certifications or ratings from recognized bodies are essential.
• Commitment to child safeguarding, inclusive practices, and collaborative work with faculty and parents.

Skills Required
tactics , Strategy, Classroom Management