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Immediate Start - Middle School Volleyball Assistant Coach - Mott Haven

20 Bruckner Blvd, Mott HavenOn-site

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Assistant Coach for DREAM's middle school volleyball program, supporting practice execution, athlete supervision, and youth development under the Head Coach and Dean of Student Life.

About this role

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.

DREAM is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Assistant Coach to support the execution of our middle school athletics program. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in ensuring consistent supervision, strong practice implementation, and a positive, structured experience for all athletes.

Coaches are key members of the Athletics team and ensure the continued excellence, growth and sustainability of DREAM’s Athletics programs.

This role reports to the Dean of Student Life and works under the leadership of the Head Coach.

Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation of structured, high-quality practices and lead when the head coach is not present/available

  • Execute drills and activities with clarity, energy, and attention to detail

  • Reinforce expectations for behavior, effort, and participation

  • Reinforce key youth development competencies:

  • Teamwork

  • Sportsmanship

  • Self-regulation

  • Support students in managing emotions, resolving conflicts, and meeting team expectations

  • Model positive behavior and consistently uphold team standards

  • Maintain active supervision at all times (constant scanning, proximity, engagement)

  • Support safe arrival, transitions, and dismissal procedures

  • Ensure all safety protocols are followed consistently and without exception

  • Immediately communicate any safety concerns to the Head Coach

  • Accurately support attendance tracking for all practices and games

  • Communicate promptly with the Head Coach regarding any concerns or updates

  • Follow all internal protocols related to student eligibility, behavior, and participation

  • Maintain professionalism in all communication with students, staff, and families

  • Support recruitment and engagement of athletes

  • Assist with game-day logistics and team management

  • Execute responsibilities with consistency, reliability, and attention to detail

    • Core Professional Expectations

  • Demonstrate consistent, reliable attendance and punctuality

  • Follow the direction from the Head Coach and Athletics leadership

  • Adhere strictly to all safety, communication, and organizational protocols

  • Maintain professionalism and strong judgment at all times

    • Qualifications

  • 1-2+ years of coaching or youth program experience preferred

  • Experience working with school-age children required

  • Understanding of the sport’s rules and fundamentals required

  • Ability to effectively support youth development and behavior management

  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail

  • CPR/First Aid certification, a plus

  • Strong alignment with DREAM’s mission and values

    • Commitment

  • Start date: Immediate

  • End date: November 30

  • Days & hours: Monday-Thursday, 3-6pm, Evening and weekend games

  • Note: DREAM full-time staff who are coaches are expected to report to their posts at 4pm

  • Dates and hours are subject to change.

    • Location

    DREAM is hiring coaches for our Mott Haven Middle School Location:

  • Mott Haven: 20 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, NY

  • Practices take place at the school, or in surrounding areas in East Harlem or the South Bronx. Game locations vary


    • Benefits

    DREAM offers the following benefits to our part-time employees:

  • 403(b) retirement plan, with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment (12-month continuous period) in which you work a minimum of 1,000 hours;

  • Disability benefits;

  • Referral bonuses;

  • Access to our Employee Discount Program, offering savings on travel, entertainment, retail, and more;

  • High-performing part-time staff have the opportunity to apply for the DREAM Teaching Fellowship, through which they can earn a Bachelors or Masters degree and become full-time teachers at DREAM

    • Compensation

    The rate for incoming Assistant Coaches is $30 per hour. The rate for incoming Assistant Coaches who are also DREAM full-time staff is a $3000 per season stipend. Coaches are eligible for annual compensation increases based on tenure, in accordance with DREAM’s compensation practices.

    Skills

    Attendance TrackingBehavior ManagementConflict ResolutionCPR/First AidGame-day LogisticsSafety ProtocolsVolleyball CoachingYouth Development

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