Student: Part-Time Chess Coach

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training provided

Fun work environment

Job summary

A local educational organization in Lexington is seeking a part-time chess coach. This role involves teaching chess to children aged 5-10, utilizing a national curriculum. Ideal candidates must be current students, possess a valid driver’s license, and have a genuine love for kids. The position offers a flexible schedule and a fun, professional atmosphere with a pay rate of $18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current student at UK.
• No prior chess knowledge needed.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Teach chess to kids using a structured curriculum.
• Engage with children in a fun learning atmosphere.
• Influence the development of young minds.

Skills

Love for kids

Integrity and character

Social and professional personality

Ability to follow a curriculum

Job description

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Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

• We’re looking for a Part Time School Coach with a genuine love for kids, strong integrity and character, a highly social and professional personality, a love for laughter, and a valid driver’s license. We offer the opportunity to get paid well for working with people while making a positive difference in the community and having fun doing it. Work with and teach chess to kids by following our trademarked and perfected national curriculum that guides children all the way from learning the names of the chess pieces to mastery.

Job Details

Job Title: Student: Part-Time Chess Coach
Requisition Number: SE04250
Department Name: 3J5SE: Student Employment
Work Location: Lexington, KY
On Campus/Off Campus: Off Campus
Salary Range: $18
Type Of Position: Student
Position Time Status: Part-Time

Preferred Education/Experience: No prior chess knowledge is needed.

Hours Per Week: 5-10

• The goal of The Knight School is to spread its addictive, revolutionary approach to chess class to every child in every corner of America. We offer our employees a fun and professional atmosphere, the opportunity to influence the development of young minds, and the ability to choose their own availability.

Kids are central to everything we do in The Knight School, and everything is oriented toward them. The Knight School doesn’t just focus on the top 1% of kids like traditional chess classes. Instead, our party-based, kid-focused, high-octane approach focuses on all kids, and it completes the perfect childhood by helping kids grow in sportsmanship, character, and self-identity as very smart people.

• Why Should You Apply? Work with kids and make a positive impact on future generations. Enjoy a fun and professional atmosphere. Earn a great income. No prior chess knowledge is needed. Flexible schedule. Take part in The Knight School’s excellent class engagement and management training. Genuinely love your job. Help spread The Knight School’s revolutionary approach to chess class to every child in every corner of America.

Deadline To Apply: 10/22/2025

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