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About the Role

DREAM is seeking a high-capacity, student-centered leader to serve as Head Coach for our middle school competitive team. The Head Coach is the primary leader responsible for team culture, athlete development, safety, and program execution during all practices and games. This role reports to the Dean of Student Life and serves as the on-site leader responsible for upholding all DREAM expectations, policies, and youth development standards. Coaches are key members of the Athletics team and ensure the continued excellence, safety, and impact of DREAM’s sports-based youth development programs.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of team culture, setting clear expectations for behavior, effort, and sportsmanship
Establish a structured, positive, and accountable team environment rooted in DREAM’s values
Model professionalism, preparedness, and strong judgment at all times
Intentionally develop athletes in teamwork, sportsmanship, and self-regulation
Use practices, games, team meeting/study halls and conflicts as opportunities to explicitly teach and reinforce skills
Implement proactive behavior management and coach students through challenges using positive discipline
Lead and support a structured study hall program, ensuring student-athletes meet academic expectations
Design and submit high-quality, structured practice plans in advance
Facilitate engaging, well-paced practices that maximize participation, skill development, conditioning, and teamwork
Lead all game-day strategy, roster management, and team readiness
Maintain active supervision at all times, including constant scanning, positioning, and engagement with athletes
Ensure safe arrival, transitions, and dismissal of all participants
Uphold all organizational safety protocols with consistency and attention to detail
Take full ownership for the physical and emotional safety of all athletes
Maintain accurate, real-time attendance for all practices and games
Communicate proactively and promptly with the Athletics Director regarding attendance, incidents, and program updates
Follow all internal protocols related to student eligibility, behavior expectations, and program participation
Escalate concerns and incidents in a timely and appropriate manner
Drive athlete recruitment and sustained engagement
Manage roster, communication with families (as directed), and logistics
Ensure all program expectations are implemented with consistency and follow-through
Demonstrate consistent, reliable attendance and punctuality
Adhere strictly to all safety, communication, and organizational protocols
Exercise strong judgment and professionalism in all interactions
Maintain alignment with DREAM staff and leadership at all times

Requirements

2+ years of coaching experience required
Demonstrated ability to lead youth programs with structure, accountability, and care
Strong understanding of the sport’s rules and strategy
Experience working with school-age children required
Ability to explicitly teach and model youth development competencies
Previous competitive playing experience (high school and/or college) preferred
Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
CPR/First Aid certification, a plus
Strong alignment with DREAM’s mission and values

Skills

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Self-regulation
Behavior management
Positive discipline
Communication
Organization
Attention to detail

Location

East Harlem: 1991 2nd Avenue, New York, NY
Practices take place at the school, or in surrounding areas in East Harlem or the South Bronx
Game locations vary

Work Type

Part-time

Experience Level

Middle school experience strongly preferred

Salary/Compensations

$45 per hour
$4500 per season stipend for full-time DREAM staff

Benefits

403(b) retirement plan, with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment
Disability benefits
Referral bonuses
Access to our Employee Discount Program
Opportunity to apply for the DREAM Teaching Fellowship

About the Company

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs.
Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom.
We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children.
To learn more, visit wearedream.org.

Equal Opportunity

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.
From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom.
DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive.
We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
Come dream with us.
DREAM Maxims: All Kids Can. This Kid Can. DREAM is Family. Fun is a Serious Value. Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work. Fail. Persist. Exceed. DREAM Big.
We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need.
If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!
DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.