Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Position: Substitute Summer Athletics Instructor
Company: Mindful Roots
Location: Desert Sands Unified School District (multiple sites in La Quinta, Palm Desert, and Indio)
Program Dates: June 10 – July 9 (19 days)
Schedule: 12:30-4:00pm (Mon-Fri)
Hourly Rate: $40/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 on-call substitute sports instructor for our summer athletics program. With a large staff this season, there will be plenty of opportunities to fill in as needed. In this role, you’ll step in across various classes, creating a fun, safe, and positive environment for students while leading engaging activities.
You may be asked to lead or sub in for the following classes:
Class 1 - Athletics (Elementary)
Activities: Darts, Limbo, Cornhole, Musical Chairs, Balloon Pop, Hula Hoop
Up to 20 students in a classroom
Note: Coaches rotate between two groups every 25 mins
Class 2 - Cup Olympics (Elementary)
Activities: Cup stacking races, Cup pong, Relay races, Pyramid builds, Cup bowling, and more
Up to 20 students in a classroom
Note: Coaches rotate between two groups every 25 mins
Class 3 - Athletics (Middle School)
Activities: Jump rope, relay races, agility drills, sports like soccer, dodgeball, volleyball, street hockey (depending on availability)
Up to 90 students across 3 groups in a large Multi-purpose Room
Multiple instructors work together to facilitate activities
Qualifications:
1+ year experience working with youth required
Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to the full program
Reliable transportation to travel between sites
How to Apply:
Please email your resume to michael@mindfulroots.biz