Student: Part-Time Chess Coach

Job Summary: You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK. We’re looking for a Part Time School Coach with a genuine love for kids, strong integrity and character, a highly social and professional personality, a love for laughter, and a valid driver’s license. We offer the opportunity to get paid well for working with people while making a positive difference in the community and having fun doing it. Work with and teach chess to kids by following our trademarked and perfected national curriculum that guides children all the way from learning the names of the chess pieces to mastery.

Job Title: Student: Part-Time Chess Coach

Requisition Number: SE04250 Department Name: 3J5SE: Student Employment

Work Location: Lexington, KY On Campus/Off Campus: Off Campus

Salary Range: $18

Type Of Position: Student

Position Time Status: Part-Time

Preferred Education/Experience: No prior chess knowledge is needed.

Hours Per Week: 5-10 The goal of The Knight School is to spread its addictive, revolutionary approach to chess class to every child in every corner of America. We offer our employees a fun and professional atmosphere, the opportunity to influence the development of young minds, and the ability to choose their own availability. Kids are central to everything we do in The Knight School, and everything is oriented toward them. The Knight School doesn’t just focus on the top 1% of kids like traditional chess classes. Instead, our party-based, kid-focused, high-octane approach focuses on all kids, and it completes the perfect childhood by helping kids grow in sportsmanship, character, and self-identity as very smart people. Why Should You Apply? Work with kids and make a positive impact on future generations. Enjoy a fun and professional atmosphere. Earn a great income. No prior chess knowledge is needed. Flexible schedule. Take part in The Knight School’s excellent class engagement and management training. Genuinely love your job. Help spread The Knight School’s revolutionary approach to chess class to every child in every corner of America. Deadline To Apply: 10/22/2025 We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.