Coach with DREAM Charter School – Assistant Coach Opportunities

DREAM (Formerly Harlem RBI); New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

DREAM (Formerly Harlem RBI) in New York City is seeking an Assistant Coach to lead on-site practices and games, report to the High School Athletics Manager or Middle School Dean of Student Life, and uphold DREAM expectations, policies, and youth development standards.

The role focuses on building a strong team culture, supporting athlete development and safety, and ensuring program execution across practices and games.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution during all practices and games.

Job description

About DREAM

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.

Depending on school level, the Assistant Coach reports to the High School Athletics Manager or Middle School Dean of Student Life and serves as the on-site leader responsible for upholding all DREAM expectations, policies, and youth development standards. The assistant Coach is responsible for building a strong team culture, supporting athlete development and safety, and leading program execution during all practices and games.

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 $3,000 per-season stipend.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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.