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

DREAM • New York, NY

53d • Onsite

About The Position

DREAM is seeking a high-capacity, student-centered Head Coach for its middle school competitive boys basketball team at the Mott Haven Middle School location. The Head Coach is the primary leader responsible for team culture, athlete development, safety, and program execution during practices and games. The coach serves as the on-site leader responsible for upholding DREAM expectations, policies, and youth development standards, and works as a member of the Athletics team to support the excellence, safety, and impact of DREAM’s sports-based youth development programs.

The position runs from November 30, 2026, through March 31, 2027. Regular hours are Monday through Thursday, 3:00–6:00 p.m.; evening and weekend games are also required. Dates and hours are subject to change. Practices take place at the school or in surrounding areas in East Harlem or the South Bronx, while game locations vary.

Incoming Head Coaches are paid $45 per hour. Incoming Head Coaches who are also full-time DREAM staff receive a $4,500 per-season stipend. Coaches may receive annual compensation increases based on tenure and DREAM’s compensation practices.

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 is strongly preferred.
• Previous competitive playing experience at the high school and/or college level is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead team culture and set clear expectations for behavior, effort, and sportsmanship.
• Establish a structured, positive, and accountable team environment rooted in DREAM’s values.
• Model professionalism, preparedness, and sound judgment.
• Develop athletes’ teamwork, sportsmanship, and self-regulation through practices, games, team meetings, study halls, and conflict situations.
• Use proactive behavior management and positive discipline to coach students through challenges.
• Lead and support a structured study hall, supervising and guiding student-athletes to meet academic expectations.
• Design and submit structured practice plans in advance.
• 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 scanning, appropriate positioning, and engagement with athletes.
• Ensure safe arrival, transitions, and dismissal of participants, and consistently follow safety protocols.
• Take ownership of athletes’ physical and emotional safety.
• Maintain accurate, real-time attendance records for practices and games.
• Communicate promptly 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 communications as directed, and program logistics.
• Implement program expectations consistently and follow through.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality, adhere to organizational protocols, exercise professionalism and sound judgment, and stay aligned with DREAM staff and leadership.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment (a 12-month continuous period) in which the employee works at least 1,000 hours.
• Disability benefits.
• Referral bonuses.
• Access to an Employee Discount Program offering savings on travel, entertainment, retail, and more.
• Eligible 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 DREAM teachers.

What This Job Offers

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