After School Flag Football Coach
la quinta, CA
After School Flag Football Coach
Part Time • la quinta, CA
Benefits:
- 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.
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.
Schedule & Practice Options
Practices: One hour, once a week. You choose the day: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday, between 2:45-3:45 PM (depending on the school).
Games: 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.
Note: The season follows the school calendar, with holidays off.
Qualifications
· 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.
How to Apply
Please send your resume to michael@mindfulroots.biz
Compensation: $45.00 per hour
Who We Are
Mindful Roots provides athletic clinics and yoga sessions to students of all skill levels. We partner with yoga and sports instructors to provide students with transferable skills that can be used to help them grow physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Our mission is to empower students to live healthier and more balanced lives. We hold a strong belief in the transformative potential of movement and mindfulness to unlock greatness within every individual. We invite all students to embark on an incredible journey towards achieving greatness through movement and mindfulness.
We provide before and after school athletic clinics led by certified coaches who have experience working with children of all skill levels. We prioritize safety, skill development, and social emotional learning. We foster a positive and inclusive environment for every participant.
We provide before and after school athletic clinics led by certified coaches who have experience working with children of all skill levels. We prioritize safety, skill development, and social emotional learning. We foster a positive and inclusive environment for every participant.
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