Lead Chess Coach & Instructor Trainer

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free chess classes

Career advancement

Flexible work schedules

Fantastic company culture

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking a Lead Teacher Trainer to lead after-school chess classes for 10–15 elementary students and to assist in training fellow instructors. The role requires reliable transportation to cover multiple sites and availability five days a week during peak seasons.

You will mentor instructors, coordinate with the Area Manager for coaching visits, and ensure high-quality program delivery and customer service across locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar)
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals and the ability to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics to kids
• Must be available during after-school hours at least 4 days per week (ideally 5)
• Reliable transportation required to reach multiple class locations in the metropolitan area

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary students.
• Guide activities, keep students engaged, and redirect behavior as needed.
• Assist in training, development, and coaching of other instructors.
• Coordinate with Area Manager to ensure coaching visits and quality control.
• Complete class evaluation reports and discuss outcomes with supervision.
• Communicate daily with supervisor during programming season.
• Engage with school administration and parents during site visits to gather feedback.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Chess fundamentals

Reliability

Job description

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking a Lead Teacher Trainer to lead after-school chess classes for 10–15 elementary students and to assist in training fellow instructors. The role requires reliable transportation to cover multiple sites and availability five days a week during peak seasons.

You will mentor instructors, coordinate with the Area Manager for coaching visits, and ensure high-quality program delivery and customer service across locations.