[Fall-Winter 2023] Middle School Assistant Cheer Coach - East Harlem

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the facilitation of 1-3 practices per week;
• Support with logistics around athlete arrival and departure;
• Support with driving engagement and recruitment of athletes onto the team;
• Manage roster and support with 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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; 
• 2+ years of assistant coaching experience preferred;
• 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.

COMMITMENT

• Start date: Immediate
• End date: March 16, 2024
• Late afternoon/early evening weekday practices 2-3 times per week
• Evening and weekend games

LOCATIONS

• East Harlem: 1991 2nd Avenue, New York, NY


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

COMPENSATION

• DREAM offers competitive compensation. The hourly rate for this position is $20.