[Immediate Start] Middle School Girls Cheer Head Coach

[Immediate Start] Middle School Girls Cheer Head Coach - Mott HavenDREAM is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as our Cheer Head Coach for our middle school competitive team. This role reports to the Middle School OST and Athletics Director. The ideal candidate has experience coaching middle school-aged students, and has an understanding of cheer as a player and coach.Coaches are key members of the Athletics team and ensure the continued excellence, growth and sustainability of DREAM's Athletics programs.ResponsibilitiesCreate and submit practice plans;Facilitate 1-3 practices per week;Lead logistics around athlete arrival and departure;Drive engagement and recruitment of athletes onto the team;Manage roster and game strategy on game day;Supervise and manage team and individual behavior at all times using positive discipline techniques and proactive interventions to ensure the physical and emotional safety of all scholars;Ensure that youth are physically safe around the supervision and transportation (when necessary);Follow all safety protocols put in place by the organization;Make sure attendance is taken at all practices and games;Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, umpires, and spectators;Model and encourage positive youth behaviors and promote DREAM's mission, values and organizational policies to all staff, participants and stakeholders;Other duties as required.Qualifications2+ years of coaching experience preferred;An understanding of the sport's rules and regulations required;Experience working with school-age children required;Ability to uphold, promote, and model sport-based youth development principles;Previous experience playing this sport competitively at the high school and/or college level preferred;CPR/First Aid certification, a plus;Excellent oral and written communication skills, organization skills and attention to detail;A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the belief that all students can succeed, and a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.CommitmentStart: August 18, 2025End: March 30th, 2026 (exact end date may be earlier depending on the team's progress in the league)Days & hours: Monday-Thursday, 3:45-6pm (Note: DREAM full-time staff who are coaches are expected to report to their posts at 4pm)Evening and weekend gamesDates and hours are subject to change.LocationDREAM is hiring coaches for our East Harlem and Mott Haven Middle Schools.Mott Haven: 20 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, NYPractices take place at the school, or in surrounding areas in East Harlem or the South Bronx.Game locations varyBenefitsDREAM 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 earn a Masters degree and become full-time teachers at DREAM.CompensationDREAM offers competitive compensation. The rate for this position is $23 per hour.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 mattersit 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 dreamalong with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.All Kids Can. This Kid Can.DREAM is Family.Fun is a Serious Value.Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.Fail. Persist. Exceed.DREAM Big.Applying to DREAMWe 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 helpDREAM 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.