[Hiring] Chess & Board Games Coach @Leland

Role Description

Leland is seeking an experienced Chess & Board Games Coach to work with players looking to sharpen their skills and improve their rating. This role includes:

• Reviewing and analyzing games
• Building a strong opening repertoire
• Developing middlegame strategy and endgame technique
• Helping players strengthen tactics and calculation
• Improving time management and clock skills
• Preparing for upcoming tournaments, guided by a personalized rating improvement plan
• Supporting general exploration of the game for newer players to help them discover their interests and strengths

Ideal candidates have:

• A strong competitive chess or board games background
• Prior coaching or teaching experience
• A clear, structured approach to helping players understand and learn from their games

Coaches set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every player.

Qualifications

• Strong competitive chess or board games background
• Prior coaching or teaching experience
• Clear, structured approach to coaching

Requirements

• Ability to review and analyze games
• Capability to build a strong opening repertoire
• Experience in developing middlegame strategy and endgame technique
• Skills in strengthening tactics and calculation
• Improvement of time management and clock skills
• Preparation for tournaments with personalized plans

Benefits

• Chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams
• Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where contributions have a direct impact
• Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment
• Opportunity to make a great company

Company Description

Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. We help businesses become AI-native through training, hiring, and infrastructure. Since our founding in 2021, we've helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we've built a product that takes that seriously.

Leland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and demographics to apply.