Lead Coach

Company Overview

LearnChess Academy is a dynamic, innovative, and education-driven provider. Our team is dedicated to making chess exciting and accessible for young learners. We firmly believe chess builds essential life skills, empowering students to think independently, solve problems creatively, and succeed academically. With knowledgeable coaches and interactive teaching methods, we create engaging learning experiences where fun and personal growth comes first.

The Opportunity

Our Lead Coaches are natural communicators, team players, and leaders, with differing experiences from all walks of life. As a Lead Coach, you will be the driving force behind student engagement, bringing energy, humour, creativity, and inspiration into every session. You're not only teaching chess but making real-life connections, empowering groups of students with the skills they need to thrive beyond the board. Your passion, integrity, and personality are key reasons students love coming to our chess clubs.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Lead engaging, interactive chess sessions that motivate and challenge students.
• Maintain classroom management, ensuring sessions run smoothly.
• Prepare and adapt lesson materials based on student needs and group dynamics.
• Recognise and nurture each student’s potential, pushing them beyond their comfort zones.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with students, parents, and school staff.
• Foster an environment of positivity, fairness, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other LCA Team Members to share coaching ideas to form improvements for the business.

Key Requirements

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

• Strong ability to manage groups of primary and secondary students effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills.
• Enthusiasm and passion for working with children.
• 5 Years + Chess knowledge desirable (1500+ ECF) preferred but not essential; training provided if required.
• 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, Equipment and Storage Case.
• Access to our Online Chess Coaching Platform.
• Comprehensive chess training and ongoing professional development.
• Flexible working hours aligned with school terms and holidays.
• Opportunities to increase earnings through club growth incentives.
• Potential progression to full-time hours as the academy expands.
• Maximum rates of pay will be remunerated for the right candidates (plus bonuses) depending on success of each club.