Mindful Roots·La Quinta, California
Lead weekly practices and games for 6th-grade co-ed flag football teams while teaching fundamentals and sportsmanship. Ensure student safety during on-field activities and travel to away games.
401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Flexible schedule Position: After School Flag Football Coach – 6th Grade Company: Mindful Roots Location: Desert Sands Unified School District – assigned to a specific middle school site Type: Part-Time, Seasonal (September 14 – November 20) Pay: $45/hour
About Mindful Roots Mindful Roots offers high-energy sports classes for elementary and middle school students. Our goal is to inspire and empower kids through sports—building skills, confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love for movement. We see sports as more than just games—they're lessons for life.
The Role We’re looking for a passionate and responsible After School Flag Football Coach to lead our 6th-grade co-d flag football teams. This hands-on role involves coaching practices, leading game days, and creating a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for all players.
Key Responsibilities · Lead one practice each week and coach one game per week. · Teach football fundamentals, strategies, and good sportsmanship. · Ensure all players get fair playing time and stay engaged. · Supervise students on and off the field, including travel to away games and safe pick-up by parents. · Set up, transport, and store equipment for practices and games. · Be punctual and committed to the full 10-week season.
Wednesdays, from 2:15–4:45 PM (roughly 2.5 hours). You can select your preferred practice day, which helps you plan your schedule. However, game days are always on Wednesdays.
The season follows the school calendar, with holidays off.
· Prior youth football coaching experience preferred. · Strong understanding of football fundamentals and strategies. · Reliable, punctual, and committed for the full season. · Ability to travel with the team to away games and ensure student safety. · Reliable transportation to your assigned school site.
Opportunity for Growth This coaching position can lead to additional opportunities within Mindful Roots. We often need coaches for other sports (like basketball and soccer) in subsequent seasons, which start immediately after the current season ends in November. Coaches who can handle multiple sports are especially encouraged to apply.
Please send your resume to michael@mindfulroots.biz
Prior youth football coaching experience and a strong understanding of football strategies are preferred. Candidates must be reliable, punctual, and have their own transportation to the assigned school site.
Market context
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