Senior Chess Trainer & Instructor Coach

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive per-class pay

Mileage reimbursement

Free chess classes

Flexible schedules

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. in Los Gatos, CA seeks a Lead Teacher Trainer to lead 10–15 student chess classes after school and to assist in training additional instructors. You will coordinate with the Area Manager for coaching visits and ensure quality across programs.

The role requires 2–3 years of group teaching experience, reliable transportation, and a commitment to after-school coverage 4–5 days a week, with class times typically starting after school dismissal.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Lead Teacher Trainers set the example for Chess Wizards experience across Kids, Parents, School Administration, and Colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead chess classes for 10–15 students after school hours.
• Assist in training, coaching, and evaluating instructors.
• Support coaching visits and quality control with Area Manager.
• Complete class evaluation reports and discuss results with supervisor.
• Communicate daily with supervisor during programming season.
• Engage with school administration and parents during site visits.

Skills

Chess instruction

Group instruction

Customer communication

Transportation

Job description

Chess Wizards, Inc. in Los Gatos, CA seeks a Lead Teacher Trainer to lead 10–15 student chess classes after school and to assist in training additional instructors. You will coordinate with the Area Manager for coaching visits and ensure quality across programs.

The role requires 2–3 years of group teaching experience, reliable transportation, and a commitment to after-school coverage 4–5 days a week, with class times typically starting after school dismissal.