This Isn't Just Coaching.
It's Joy.
At Joy's Jackrabbits, coaching means more than teaching kids to run, jump, and throw. It means greeting every child by name. Celebrating effort before outcome. Creating an environment where a 4-year-old and a 12-year-old both leave the track feeling proud, capable, and eager to come back. We're growing — and we're looking for people who understand that the most important thing a coach can teach has nothing to do with speed.
What We Believe
About Coaching
A Day on the Track
Every session at Joy's Jackrabbits follows a rhythm built on decades of experience. Coaches arrive early. They greet athletes and parents by name. The session opens with a team huddle and a weekly theme — kindness, courage, teamwork. Kids rotate through age-appropriate drills that blend technique with fun. The energy is high, the tone is encouraging, and every child gets personal attention. At the end, Littles and Middles receive a Joy's Jackrabbits sticker tied to the week's theme — a small ritual that kids treasure. Parents leave knowing their child was coached, seen, and celebrated.
Arrive Early — Greet athletes & parents by name before practice begins.
Team Huddle — Open with a weekly theme: kindness, courage, or teamwork.
Age-Appropriate Drills — Rotate through activities that blend technique with fun.
Personal Attention — Every child gets individual coaching and encouragement.
Sticker Celebration — Littles & Middles earn a theme sticker to close out the session.
Who Thrives Here
- Former athletes who remember what great coaching felt like — and want to give that to the next generation
- Educators, mentors, and youth leaders who believe in the power of positive reinforcement
- People who are warm, energetic, and genuinely love working with children
- Individuals who value consistency, preparation, and showing up with intention
Former athletes who remember what great coaching felt like — and want to give that to the next generationWhat We Offer Our Coaches
Mentorship from Joy
Mentorship directly from Joy Upshaw, a 25-time World Masters Champion and former U20 Head Coach for Team USA.
Coach Lab Access
Access to the Coach Lab — our proprietary training system built to codify the Jackrabbits coaching philosophy.
Supportive Team
A supportive team that includes Olympians, educators, and experienced operators.
Meaningful Impact
The chance to be part of something meaningful — a program families love so much it grows entirely by word of mouth.
Flexible Scheduling
Flexible scheduling across multiple Bay Area locations.
Competitive Pay
Competitive compensation for dedicated coaches.
Join the Team
We'd love to meet you.
Our coaches are the heartbeat of everything we do. Every experience a child has at Joy's Jackrabbits—every smile, every breakthrough, and every reason they can't wait to come back — starts with the person on the track with them. We're not looking for a perfect resume; we're looking for people who light up around kids and believe that movement should be joyful. Tell us a little about you and your story.