Basketball Coach

Job Title: Basketball Coach

Organization: Orchids The International School

Location: Jalahalli , Bangalore

Employment Type: Full-Time

**Job Summary:**Orchids The International School is seeking a passionate and experienced Basketball Coach to inspire students and develop their strategic thinking, concentration, and problem-solving abilities through structured chess coaching. The ideal candidate should be capable of teaching students across different age groups while fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. Orchids regularly recruits co-curricular instructors, including chess, across its campuses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engaging basketball classes for students from primary to secondary grades.
• Develop lesson plans tailored to different skill levels.
• Organize intasketball internal b competitions, inter-school tournaments, and training camps. e concepts.
• Organize internal chess competitions, inter-school tournaments, and training camps.
• Identify and mentor talented students for district, state, and national-level competitions.
• Track student progress and provide regular feedback to parents and school management.
• Encourage sportsmanship, discipline, critical thinking, and decision-making.
• Maintain attendance records and performance reports.
• Collaborate with teachers and school leadership to integrate chess into students' holistic development.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and motivating classroom environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline (preferred).
• Recognized Basketball Coach certification or equivalent training is desirable.
• FIDE rating, National Rating, or tournament playing experience is an added advantage.
• Minimum 13 years of experience coaching chess in schools, academies, or clubs.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills.
• Basic computer proficiency for maintaining reports.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to coach beginners as well as advanced players.
• Experience conducting tournaments and preparing students for competitive events.
• Enthusiastic, patient, and student-centric teaching approach.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Student Mentoring
• Classroom Management
• Planning & Organization
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

What Orchids Offers

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Exposure to a leading K12 school network.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to mentor students in regional and national chess competitions