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DSRT Surf

Advanced Surf Coach

Palm Desert, CA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Job Type Part-time Description DSRT SURF isn't a traditional workplace, and we're not looking for a ... Work Location This is a fully on-site role in Palm Desert, California. Salary Description $18 - $20 ...

V2X

This position is Part-time-on-call working for the National Training Center Warfighter-Training ... The NTC is located at Fort Irwin, CA in the Mojave Desert approximately forty miles northeast of ...

V2X

This position is Part-time-on-call working for the National Training Center Warfighter-Training ... The NTC is located at Fort Irwin, CA in the Mojave Desert approximately forty miles northeast of ...

LEARN Academy

School Based BCBA

Casa Grande, AZ

$70K - $86K/yr

This position is part-time. What Desert Choice Schools Offers: * Competitive compensation * PTO ... Coaching and training classroom staff and track levels trainings for all staff. * Supervise data ...

LEARN Academy

School Based BCBA

Casa Grande, AZ

$70K - $86K/yr

This position is part-time. What Desert Choice Schools Offers: * Competitive compensation * PTO ... Coaching and training classroom staff and track levels trainings for all staff. * Supervise data ...

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How much do part time desert coach jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time desert coach in the United States is $19.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Part Time Desert Coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time Desert Coach, you need expertise in outdoor survival, group leadership, and environmental awareness, often supported by certifications in wilderness first aid and outdoor education. Familiarity with GPS navigation, satellite communication devices, and risk management systems is typically required. Strong communication, resilience, and problem-solving abilities help coaches guide groups effectively and respond to unpredictable desert conditions. These skills are crucial for ensuring participant safety, delivering valuable learning experiences, and successfully managing the challenges of desert environments.

What is a Part Time Desert Coach?

A Part Time Desert Coach is a professional who provides guidance, support, and training to individuals or groups in desert environments, typically on a part-time basis. Their work may involve outdoor adventure coaching, survival training, or personal development sessions set in desert landscapes. They help clients build confidence, learn survival skills, and develop resilience through activities uniquely suited to arid environments. Part time desert coaches often work seasonally or on a contract basis, combining their outdoor expertise with coaching techniques to create transformative experiences.

What is the difference between Part Time Desert Coach vs Part Time Wilderness Guide?

AspectPart Time Desert CoachPart Time Wilderness Guide
CertificationsFirst Aid, CPR, Desert SafetyFirst Aid, CPR, Wilderness Safety
Work EnvironmentDesert terrains, outdoor settingsForests, mountains, outdoor terrains
Industry UsageOutdoor education, adventure tourismOutdoor recreation, adventure tourism
Search & Comparison IntentPart Time Desert Coach vs Part Time Wilderness Guide

While both roles involve outdoor activities and safety certifications, a Part Time Desert Coach specializes in guiding clients through desert environments, focusing on desert-specific safety and coaching techniques. A Part Time Wilderness Guide covers a broader range of outdoor terrains like forests and mountains. The choice depends on the environment and expertise you seek in outdoor coaching or guiding roles.

What are some common challenges faced by part-time desert coaches and how can they be addressed?

Part-time desert coaches often face challenges related to managing group safety, adapting to rapidly changing weather conditions, and ensuring meaningful engagement within limited time frames. Staying vigilant about hydration, sun exposure, and navigation is crucial, as is clear communication with participants, who may have varying experience levels. Building strong collaboration with other guides or local staff and maintaining up-to-date first aid and wilderness training helps ensure a safe and rewarding experience for both coach and participants.
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Infographic showing various Part Time Desert Coach job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, and 99% Full Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,110 per year, or $19.8 per hour.
ASSISTANT COACH - WOMEN'S SOFTBALL

ASSISTANT COACH - WOMEN'S SOFTBALL

Barstow Community College

Barstow, CA • On-site

Part-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Salary: $6,000.00 Annually
Location : MAIN CAMPUS - 2700 BARSTOW ROAD, BARSTOW, CA
Job Type: PART TIME
Job Number: 00313
Department: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Division: ATHLETICS
Opening Date: 07/25/2024
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: FA
Barstow Community College is an open-access, comprehensive two-year institution serving a diverse student population in the Mojave region of San Bernardino County, California. The College's campus is located in the City of Barstow, California, situated in California's high desert, between Los Angeles, California and Las Vegas, Nevada.
Established in 1959, the Barstow Community College District (BCCD) encompasses a vast service area, stretching from the Nevada border on the East to Kern County on the West, and from Inyo County in the North to the San Bernardino Mountain range in the South. BCCD serves the communities of Barstow, Lenwood, Newberry Springs, Daggett, Yermo, Hinkley, Ludlow and Baker. The institution also maintains a satellite learning center at the U.S. Army National Training Center in Ft. Irwin, California, which serves military personnel and their families.
Barstow Community College is committed to providing an equitable, accessible, and affordable education to its diverse student body, including local, military, distance education, and historically marginalized student populations. Through a variety of high-quality and comprehensive degree, certificate, and job skills training programs, we provide holistic student support with clear and diverse educational pathways that provide students with life-long learning and networking opportunities, critical thinking skills, and success in a globalized world.
Barstow Community College serves as a hub of innovation and educational excellence, fostering a culture of growth, partnership, and inclusion as the premier college of the California High Desert.
ASSIGNMENT
Under the direction of the Associate Dean/Athletic Director - Kinesiology, the Assistant Coach for Women's Softball will perform the following:
  • Assist in the planning and execution of the Softball program at Barstow College.
  • Recruit competitive players.
  • Plan and direct conditioning, training, practice and athletic performance of student/athlete team members.
  • Maintain team statistics and records.
  • Develop and maintain a close relationship with local high school softball coaches.
  • Provide compliance with college rules and policies, the Commission on Athletics as well as other applicable regulatory agencies.
  • Perform other work related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications
  • Must have either an Associate's Degree and six years coaching experience; OR Bachelor's degree and two years experience
  • Must demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
All course work and degrees must be from a regionally accredited college or university.
Equivalency
Barstow Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply and provide appropriate documentation of their qualifications. Please include the completed in your application packet to initiate a request for equivalency to the minimum qualifications within the discipline. For any further questions, please contact Human Resources directly at (760) 252-2411 Ext. 7232.
Equivalency Resources
Chancellor's Office Minimum Qualifications Handbook:
CTE Faculty Minimum Qualifications Toolkit:
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit:
  • Cover Letter
  • Completed District Application for Certificated Employment
  • Resume
  • **Unofficial copy of transcripts from a regionally accredited institution of Higher Education verifying educational degrees (official transcripts required upon offer of employment).
  • List of references (contact information only)
Foreign Transcripts
**Applicants with foreign transcripts must have transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency by one of the following agencies. This evaluation must be completed and submitted prior to your application being included into the applicant pool. A copy of this evaluation must be attached to each application package. Please note there is a fee for the evaluation service. Individuals who contact any of these organizations assume all responsibility for the evaluation service:
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Barstow Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. Barstow Community College District is committed to hiring a staff that is sensitive to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, political affiliation, age, or veteran status.
Barstow Community College offers health care benefits to benefits-eligible employees. Part-Time Faculty/Short-Term Temporary workers are not eligible for the District's benefits cap. However, Part-time faculty who have obtained preferred rehire status and have taught or served an average of at least 40% of a full-time faculty load for the past (2) two academic semesters (Fall and Spring) may apply for and shall be entitled to reimbursement pro-rated based on load or minimum of 50% of the District benefits cap. The Part-Time faculty member (California Residents only) may always purchase benefits from the Covered California Website, Faculty members interested in receiving more information may contact Human Resources and/or Covered California.

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