[Winter 2026-2027] Middle School Boys Basketball Head Coach - Mott Haven Middle

Dream • Mott Haven, NY

20d • Onsite

About The Position

DREAM is seeking a high-capacity, student-centered leader to serve as Head Coach for its middle school competitive boys basketball team at Mott Haven Middle. The Head Coach is the primary leader responsible for team culture, athlete development, safety, and program execution during practices and games. The position reports to the Dean of Student Life and is the on-site leader responsible for upholding DREAM expectations, policies, and youth development standards.

The coach leads practices and games, supports student-athletes’ academic expectations through structured study hall, and explicitly teaches youth development competencies such as teamwork, sportsmanship, and self-regulation. The coach is also responsible for supervision and safety, attendance tracking, athlete recruitment and engagement, roster management, and timely communication with the Athletics Director. The role is based at DREAM’s Mott Haven location, with practices at the school or in surrounding areas in East Harlem or the South Bronx; game locations vary.

This seasonal position runs from November 30, 2026, through March 31, 2027. The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3–6 p.m., with evening and weekend games. Dates and hours may change. Incoming Head Coaches are paid $45 per hour; incoming Head Coaches who are also DREAM full-time staff receive a $4,500 season stipend. Coaches may receive annual compensation increases based on tenure.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of coaching experience.
• Experience working with school-age children.
• Ability to lead youth programs with structure, accountability, and care.
• Strong understanding of basketball rules and strategy.
• Ability to explicitly teach and model youth development competencies.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong alignment with DREAM’s mission and values.

Nice To Haves

• Middle school coaching experience.
• Competitive playing experience at the high school and/or college level.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead team culture by setting expectations for behavior, effort, and sportsmanship, and establish a structured, positive, accountable environment rooted in DREAM’s values.
• Model professionalism, preparedness, sound judgment, and alignment with DREAM staff and leadership.
• Develop athletes’ teamwork, sportsmanship, and self-regulation through practices, games, team meetings, study halls, and conflict resolution.
• Use proactive behavior management and positive discipline to coach students through challenges.
• Lead and support a structured study hall program, supervising, guiding, and holding student-athletes accountable for academic expectations.
• Design and submit structured practice plans in advance and facilitate engaging, well-paced practices that maximize participation, skill development, conditioning, and teamwork.
• Lead game-day strategy, roster management, and team readiness.
• Maintain active supervision, including constant scanning, appropriate positioning, and engagement with athletes.
• Ensure the safe arrival, transitions, and dismissal of participants; consistently follow safety protocols and take responsibility for athletes’ physical and emotional safety.
• Maintain accurate, real-time attendance at practices and games.
• Communicate promptly and proactively with the Athletics Director about attendance, incidents, and program updates.
• Follow protocols for student eligibility, behavior expectations, and program participation; escalate concerns and incidents appropriately.
• Drive athlete recruitment and sustained engagement.
• Manage the roster, family communication as directed, and program logistics.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality and adhere to safety, communication, and organizational protocols.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment (a 12-month continuous period) and at least 1,000 hours worked.
• Disability benefits.
• Referral bonuses.
• Access to an Employee Discount Program with savings on travel, entertainment, retail, and more.
• High-performing part-time staff may apply to the DREAM Teaching Fellowship, through which they can earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree and become full-time teachers at DREAM.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed