6th Grade After School Girls Basketball Coach

Mindful Roots•La Quinta, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Mindful Roots is seeking a passionate and responsible coach to lead 6th-grade girls basketball teams at an assigned middle school in the Desert Sands Unified School District. The hands-on role includes coaching practices and games and creating a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for players. The seasonal position runs from December 7 to February 26 and is described as a 10-week season. Compensation is $45 per hour. The coach leads one one-hour practice each week, choosing Monday, Tuesday, or Friday between 2:45 and 3:45 PM depending on the school site. Games take place on Wednesdays from 2:15 to 4:45 PM. The season follows the school calendar, with holidays off. The coach must be punctual and committed throughout the season, travel with the team to away games, and help ensure students are safely picked up by parents. Mindful Roots provides athletic clinics and yoga sessions for students of varied skill levels, emphasizing safety, skill development, social-emotional learning, and an inclusive environment. The position may lead to opportunities coaching other sports in later seasons; coaches able to coach multiple sports are especially encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Be reliable, punctual, and committed for the full season.
Be able to travel with the team to away games and ensure student safety.
Have reliable transportation to the assigned school site.

Nice To Haves

Prior youth football coaching experience is preferred (as stated in the posting).
Coaches who can handle multiple sports are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Lead one practice each week and coach one game per week.
Teach basketball fundamentals, strategies, and good sportsmanship.
Ensure all players receive 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 for the full season.