Now Hiring Chess Club Coaches

Help students discover the game that builds focus, confidence, and strategy.

The Chess Emporium is looking for reliable, encouraging chess coaches to lead school chess clubs across the Phoenix area. This is a great opportunity for chess players, educators, college students, retirees, and anyone who enjoys helping kids learn.

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Make a direct impact

Teach students the fundamentals of chess while helping them build patience, sportsmanship, problem-solving, and confidence.

Flexible club assignments

School club schedules vary by location, making this a strong fit for candidates looking for part-time coaching work.

Lesson support provided

Coaches receive structure and guidance so clubs stay engaging, organized, and appropriate for each student level.

About the role

Chess Club Coaches lead groups of students in after-school chess clubs. Coaches introduce chess concepts, supervise play, encourage good sportsmanship, and create a positive environment where beginners and experienced students can grow.

Our programs serve a wide range of students, from brand-new players learning how the pieces move to advanced students preparing for stronger competition.

Responsibilities

  • Lead fun, structured chess club sessions for school-age students.
  • Teach rules, tactics, openings, checkmates, strategy, and tournament etiquette.
  • Keep students engaged through puzzles, lessons, supervised games, and friendly competition.
  • Encourage respect, patience, focus, and good sportsmanship.
  • Communicate professionally with Chess Emporium staff, school contacts, parents, and students.
  • Arrive prepared and on time for assigned clubs.

Who we’re looking for

  • Comfortable teaching chess to children in a group setting.
  • Friendly, patient, dependable, and professional.
  • Able to explain ideas clearly to beginner and intermediate players.
  • Prior coaching, teaching, tutoring, camp, or youth leadership experience is helpful.
  • Tournament experience is a plus, but not required for every club.
  • Reliable transportation to school club locations is preferred.

Why coach with us?

Chess Emporium has been part of Arizona scholastic chess for decades. Coaches get to work with students who are excited to learn, while representing a program built around education, competition, and love for the game.

This role is ideal for someone who wants meaningful part-time work, enjoys teaching, and believes chess can help students grow both on and off the board.

Ready to apply?

Email us with your name, chess background, coaching or teaching experience, availability, and preferred areas of the Phoenix metro area.

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