Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Position: After School Basketball Coach – 6th Grade

Company: Mindful Roots

Location: Desert Sands Unified School District – specific assigned middle school site

Type: Part-Time, Seasonal (December 8 – February 25)

Schedule: Wednesday’s 1:30-5:30pm | Mon, Tues, or Thurs 2:45-3:15pm

Pay: $45/hour

About Mindful Roots: Mindful Roots provides high-energy sports classes for elementary and middle schools. Our mission is to inspire and empower students through athletics—building skills, confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love for movement. We believe sports are more than games—they’re lessons for life.

The Role: Mindful Roots is seeking a passionate and responsible After School Basketball Coach to lead our 6th grade boys and girls basketball teams. This is a hands-on role where you’ll coach joint practices, lead game-day activities, and create an inclusive, fun, and safe environment for all players.

Key Responsibilities:

Coach both boys and girls teams during one joint weekly practice and two games on game days.

Teach basketball fundamentals, game strategy, and sportsmanship.

Ensure all players receive fair playing time and are engaged throughout the session.

Supervise students on and off the court, including traveling on the team bus for away games and confirming safe pick-up by parents.

Set up, transport, and store all basketball equipment for practices and games.

Maintain punctuality and commit to the full 10-week session.

Schedule:

Practices: 2:45–4:15 PM, one day per week (your choice of either Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday).

Game Days: Wednesdays, 1:30–5:30 PM (4 hours of work).

Sessions coincide with the school year; holidays off.

Qualifications:

Prior experience coaching youth basketball preferred.

Strong understanding of basketball fundamentals and strategy.

Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to the full season.

Must be able to travel with the team to games and manage student safety.

Must have reliable transportation to travel to and from your assigned school site.

Opportunity: This position may lead to opportunities to coach other sports teams within Mindful Roots in the following seasons.

How to Apply: Please email your resume to michael@mindfulroots.biz

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45.00 per hour