Virtual Assistant – Chess Academy Outreach & Appointment Setter

# Virtual Assistant – Online Chess Coach Recruitment & Outreach ## About Us We are a growing chess academy providing high-quality and affordable chess coaching for students of all levels, from beginners to advanced tournament players. We are expanding our network of online chess coaches and instructors across the United States to support increasing student demand. ## Position Overview We are looking for a proactive and professional Virtual Assistant who can identify, contact, and recruit qualified online chess coaches and instructors throughout the United States. The ideal candidate will have experience with online research, outreach, appointment setting, and relationship building. ## Responsibilities ### 1. Research & Lead Generation Identify and compile a targeted list of qualified chess coaches and instructors across the United States. Sources may include: * LinkedIn * Facebook chess groups * Chess.com * Lichess * US Chess Federation directories * Chess academies and clubs * Chess tournament websites * Other online chess communities For each coach, collect: * Coach Name * Current Organization/Academy (if applicable) * US Chess Rating and/or FIDE Rating (if publicly available) * Coaching Experience * City/State * LinkedIn Profile * Facebook Profile/Page * Email Address (if publicly available) * Phone Number (if publicly available) * Coaching Specialization (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Tournament Preparation) ### 2. Outreach & Initial Conversations Contact potential coaches via phone, email, LinkedIn, Facebook, or other available channels. Your goals are to: * Introduce our chess academy and coaching opportunities. * Explain our online coaching programs and student base. * Understand the coach's availability and coaching interests. * Determine whether they are interested in teaching online students. * Collect information regarding coaching experience, rates, and preferred schedules. * Document all conversations and follow-up actions. ### 3. Interview & Appointment Scheduling For interested coaches: * Schedule an introductory Zoom or Google Meet meeting. * Coordinate calendars and availability. * Confirm interview appointments. * Send meeting invitations and reminders. * Ensure candidates attend scheduled meetings. ### 4. Candidate Tracking & Reporting Maintain a spreadsheet or CRM containing: * Contact Information * Outreach Date * Communication Status * Coaching Experience * Rating Information * Availability * Compensation Expectations * Notes from Conversations * Interview Status * Meeting Dates Scheduled ## Deliverables ### Phase 1 Research and provide 50 qualified online chess coach leads. ### Phase 2 Conduct outreach and initial screening conversations. ### Phase 3 Schedule interviews with qualified and interested coaches. ## Required Skills * Excellent spoken and written English * Strong phone communication skills * Lead generation and appointment-setting experience * Experience using LinkedIn, Facebook, and online research tools * Ability to communicate professionally with coaches and educators * Strong organizational and follow-up skills ## Preferred Experience * Recruiting or talent sourcing * Educational services or tutoring industry * Sports coaching recruitment * Virtual assistant lead generation projects * Chess knowledge or experience working with chess organizations ## When Applying, Please Include 1. Your hourly rate. 2. Number of outreach calls/messages you can complete per day. 3. Experience with recruitment, sourcing, or appointment setting. 4. Examples of similar outreach or recruiting projects. 5. Estimated timeline to: * Deliver the first 25 qualified coach contacts. * Complete outreach and schedule interviews. ## Success Metrics The primary goal is to identify, engage, and schedule interviews with qualified online chess coaches who are interested in joining our academy and teaching students across the United States.