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CAREERS

If you love chess and think the world would a better place if more kids played the World Game, we would love to talk to you about joining our expanding team!

SHARED VALUES

  • Passion for chess

  • Deep desire for kids to enjoy and benefit from playing chess

  • Diversity of all kinds

BENEFITS

  • Ability to positively influence kids' lives

  • Connection to the game

  • Professional development

  • Additional income

CURRENT POSITIONS

​Part-Time Chess Instructor   Multiple Openings

  • Job Description​

    • 2-8 hours per week leading/assisting with chess clubs at local elementary schools.

    • Optional: summer camps

  • Requirements

    • Must live near Charlotte, NC or be willing to relocate.

    • Clean background check

    • Reliable method of transportation

    • Chess knowledge (suggested level at least 500 USCF or 800 online)

    • Passion for scholastic chess education

  • Compensation

    • Competitive hourly wages up to $75/hour; commensurate with experience

    • Benefits include: flexible scheduling, training seminars with top educators and coaches, complimentary CCC membership.

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Academy Manager   1 Opening

  • Job Description​

    • This position features a mix of chess instruction and management. 

    • Responsible for maintaining strong relationships between parents, students, and coaches.

    • Developing better systems, structure, and engagement with students.

    • Responsible for retaining and growing the CCC's student base. 

  • Requirements

    • Must live near Charlotte, NC or be willing to relocate.

    • Clean background check

    • Reliable method of transportation

    • Proficient chess knowledge 

    • Passion for scholastic chess education

    • Enjoy working with children

    • Experience managing learning centers/academies.

  • Compensation

    • Salary starting at $50,000/year. Salary commensurate with experience. 

    • Benefits include access to CCC’s student network to acquire private students and free CCC tournament entries, complimentary CCC membership.

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APPLY

Interested applicants may send a resume and brief introduction to:​​

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Executive Director Peter Giannatos (peter.giannatos@charlottechesscenter.org)

Assistant Director Grant Oen (grant@charlottechesscenter.org)

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