6th Grade After School Girls Basketball 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 is seeking an After School Girls Basketball Coach for 6th grade, assigned to a middle school site in Desert Sands SD. This part‑time, seasonal role runs December 7 – February 26, with practices once weekly and games on Wednesdays.

Reliability, safety, and positive coaching are essential for a fun, inclusive program. You will coach fundamentals, ensure fair playing time, supervise students, and handle equipment and travel for away games while maintaining punctuality throughout the

Qualifications

• Prior youth basketball coaching experience preferred.
• 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 basketball 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 coaching

Punctuality

Reliability

Travel with team

Job description

Benefits

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

Position

After School Girls Basketball 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 Girls Basketball Coach to lead our 6th-grade girls basketball 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 basketball 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).

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 softball 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.