This Isn't Just Coaching!
It's JOY!
Come be part of something really special, where kids are seen, families feel it, and coaches leave better than they arrived 🫶. At Joy's Jackrabbits, we don't just teach running, we learn names, we celebrate effort, and we create moments kids remember forever ✨ If you've ever thought “there has to be a better way to coach kids”, you're going to love it here 💙
What we believe about coaching
What a day feels like on the track
Every class has a rhythm but it never feels scripted. Coaches arrive early, say hi to every child, and every parent 👋. We start together, a quick huddle, a little theme, kindness, courage, teamwork 💫. Then we move, run, jump, laugh, and try again. Every child gets attention, every child gets a moment ✨. And at the end, we celebrate 💙. A sticker, a smile, a “You’re Awesome!!”, and kids leave proud, and already excited for next time 🐇.
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
- People who remember what it felt like to have a great coach and want to give that back 🫶.
- People who believe encouragement works(not just volume or pressure).
- People who light up around kids and kids feel it right away ✨.
- People who show up prepared but also present.
- People with a positive attitude.
People who remember what it felt like to have a great coach and want to give that back 🫶.What We Offer Our Coaches
Mentorship from Joy
Masters Champion, former U20 U20 Head Coach for Team USA and Founder of Joy’s Jackrabbit Track Club.
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.