Seasonal Virtual Chess Coach 2026-27 - Independent Contractor

Fenworks is actively seeking candidates to serve as a Chess coach for students participating in the upcoming 2026-27 Esports Season. Prospective applicants should have weekday availability for coaching sessions from 4 pm to 9 pm CST. Coaching would take place October 2026 – February/March 2027. Coaches will collaborate with individual students and teams to foster growth and engagement, tailoring coaching sessions to meet each school or team's specific needs and preferences. Applicants must be able to work in the United States and pass a background check. Learn more about Fenworks at www.fenworks.com.

Pay: Starting at $20.00 per hour long coaching session. Depends on experience 

Game Titles: Chess

Tasks and Responsibilities  

·         Serve as an expert in your game title

·         Use independent judgement to curate activities and other materials to be used within individual coaching sessions

·         Lead teams through scheduled practice sessions

·         Assist in moderating the Fenworks ecosystem for school-aged participants

·         Attend training as needed

Preferred Experience and Skills

·         Prior coaching experience

·         Experience working with kids

·         Thorough understanding of Discord

·         Ranking amongst the top 20% of players in the specified game title

Preferred Traits

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

·         Ability to learn and navigate new software

·         Ability to curate lesson plans/activities for scheduled coaching appointments based upon the individual needs of that school/team

·         Strong interpersonal communication skills