Assistant Coach

Company Overview

LearnChess Academy’s unique approach blends chess with life skills, creating engaging learning experiences students love. Our supportive team ensures every child feels included, motivated, and eager to learn, making chess accessible and enjoyable for all levels.

The Opportunity

Our Assistant Coach is the hands-on, friendly and approachable support students turn to when they need extra help. You’ll accept direction from our other Coaches and support them in their duties, while breaking down complex chess concepts; providing personalised guidance that boosts students' confidence, understanding, and enthusiasm for chess. Furthermore, you will take an interest in how our business works to enable future progression and actively help in set up and clearing away.

Key Responsibilities

Working at LearnChess Academy, you’ll be expected to be able to execute a number of key responsibilities. These will include:

• Provide one-to-one support to students who need additional help.
• Assist in classroom management, observing and responding proactively to student needs.
• Work closely with Lead Coaches and Coaches to reinforce lesson objectives.
• Support the creation and preparation of lesson materials.
• Help maintain an inclusive, supportive, and engaging environment.

Key Requirements

Ideal candidates to join our Lead Coaching Team should have the following requirements:

• Comfortable working closely with small groups and individual students.
• Strong empathetic, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with young learners.
• Basic chess knowledge up to ECF 1000+ preferred but not essential; comprehensive training provided.
• Basic First-Aid desirable, otherwise training provided
• Clean police record (DBS checks facilitated by the company where necessary).
• Driving License essential (depending on area) unless coaching online.

Company Benefits

On top of the great opportunity we can offer, you’ll also have other attractive benefits working with LearnChess Academy. These include:

• Professionally branded LCA T-Shirt.
• Complete chess training provided for career development.
• Flexible working arrangements aligned with school terms.
• Performance-based incentives for attracting new students.
• Clear pathway for progression within the academy as we continue to expand.
• Standard to median rates of pay remunerated for the right candidates.