Job Description

of Chess Trainer

• Player Assessment: Assess the current level and abilities of the chess player, including their strengths, weaknesses, and playing style.
• Training Plans: Develop personalized training plans and strategies to help the student achieve their chess goals, whether it's improving their rating, preparing for tournaments, or mastering specific openings or endgames.
• Teaching Chess Basics: Teach the fundamental rules, principles, and strategies of chess to beginners, including how to move the pieces, understand notation, and appreciate key concepts like control of the center, piece development, and king safety.
• Openings, Middlegame, and Endgame Instruction: Provide in-depth instruction on various aspects of chess, including opening theory, middlegame tactics and strategy, and endgame techniques.
• Game Analysis: Analyze the student's games to identify mistakes and missed opportunities. This involves going over their games move by move to provide constructive feedback and suggest improvements.
• Chess Puzzles and Exercises: Assign chess puzzles, exercises, and drills to develop problem-solving skills, improve tactical and positional awareness, and enhance calculation abilities.
• Opening Repertoire: Help the student develop a solid and versatile opening repertoire, tailored to their playing style and preferences.
• Tournament Preparation: Assist the student in preparing for chess tournaments, including researching opponents, formulating game plans, and managing time on the chess clock.
• Endgame Study: Focus on specific endgames and endgame principles to help students excel in endgame scenarios.
• Psychological Coaching: Offer guidance on the mental aspects of chess, including concentration, stress management, and building confidence.
• Chess Resources: Recommend books, online resources, and other learning materials to support the student's development.
• Keep Up with Chess Trends: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in chess theory, including opening variations and current top-level games.
• Tailored Instruction: Adapt teaching methods to meet the unique needs and learning styles of individual students, whether they are children, adults, beginners, intermediate players, or advanced players.
• Progress Tracking: Keep records of the student's progress and make necessary adjustments to the training plan.
• Communication and Motivation: Maintain effective communication with students, provide encouragement, and motivate them to work on their chess skills consistently.
• Networking: Build connections in the chess community to help students find opportunities for competitive play and further improvement.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: ?300.00 - ?700.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 - 15 per week

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• UK shift
• US shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus