6th Grade After School Flag Football Coach

Mindful Roots LLC; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

Mindful Roots LLC is seeking an enthusiastic After School Flag Football Coach for 6th grade, based at a Desert Sands Unified School District site. The role runs December 7 – February 26 as a part-time, seasonal position with practices once weekly and games midweek.

You will lead practices, teach fundamentals and sportsmanship, ensure fair play, oversee travel to away games, and coordinate equipment. A commitment to a safe, engaging program is essential.

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.

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.

Skills

Youth football coaching

Football fundamentals

Punctuality

Travel with team

Reliable transportation

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

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 (December 7 – February 26)

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.

Schedule & Practice Options

Practices: One hour, once a week. You choose the day: Monday, Tuesday or Friday, between 2:45-3:45 PM (depending on the school).

Games: Wednesdays, from 2:15–4:45 PM (roughly 2.5 hours).

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.