Chess Coach / Instructor

Falcons City SC; Columbia, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Falcons City SC is seeking skilled chess coaches and instructors to support youth programs, including after-school sessions, group classes, workshops, tournaments, camps, and special events.

Ideal candidates are reliable, patient, and professional, with a passion for teaching children and teens. Evening and weekend availability helps, and remote or DMV-area participation is possible for eligible roles within our nonprofit sports club focused on youth development.

Qualifications

• Chess playing or teaching experience preferred.
• Experience working with children or youth preferred.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.
• Reliable attendance and professional attitude.
• Tournament experience is a plus.
• US Chess experience or rating is a plus.
• Background check may be required for youth-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist youth chess sessions
• Teach chess fundamentals, rules, strategy, tactics, and sportsmanship
• Support beginner, intermediate, and advanced students
• Help students develop focus, patience, confidence, and problem-solving skills
• Assist with chess games, puzzles, lessons, and tournament activities
• Help create a positive, structured, and engaging learning environment
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, staff, and program managers
• Support Falcons City SC chess programs, camps, clinics, and community events

Skills

Chess coaching

Youth education

Reliability

Communication skills

Tournament experience

US Chess rating

Background check

Job description

Support Falcons City SC chess programs for children and youth through after-school programs, group classes, workshops, tournaments, camps, and special events.

DMV Area / Remote support may be considered

Position Type

Part-Time / Contractor / Seasonal

Compensation

This role may be part-time, contractor-based, or seasonal depending on experience, program needs, and funding.

Falcons City SC is seeking Chess Coaches and Instructors to support our chess programs for children and youth. Coaches may assist with after-school programs, group classes, workshops, tournaments, camps, and special events. We welcome instructors with different levels of experience, including experienced chess coaches, tournament players, teachers, college students, and strong chess players who enjoy working with young students.

Falcons City SC is a nonprofit sports club dedicated to youth development, sports access, fitness, education, leadership, and community impact. We provide programs through soccer, basketball, volleyball, chess, fitness, after-school activities, camps, clinics, tournaments, and community events.

Chess

Time commitment may vary depending on program needs, instructor availability, and seasonal schedules. Evening and weekend availability is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for chess instructors who are reliable, patient, professional, and passionate about teaching youth. Ideal candidates may have experience in chess instruction, competitive chess, youth education, after-school programs, camps or enrichment programs, tournament support, or curriculum and lesson planning.

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or assist youth chess sessions
• Teach chess fundamentals, rules, strategy, tactics, and sportsmanship
• Support beginner, intermediate, and advanced students
• Help students develop focus, patience, confidence, and problem-solving skills
• Assist with chess games, puzzles, lessons, and tournament activities
• Help create a positive, structured, and engaging learning environment
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, staff, and program managers
• Support Falcons City SC chess programs, camps, clinics, and community events

Ideal Qualifications

• Chess playing or teaching experience preferred
• Experience working with children or youth preferred
• Strong communication and teaching skills
• Reliable attendance and professional attitude
• Tournament experience is a plus
• US Chess experience or rating is a plus
• Background check may be required for youth-facing roles