[Fall/Winter 2025] Middle School Cheer Assistant Coach - East Harlem - Part-time

divspan style="font-size: 16px"Originallybnbsp;/b/spana style="font-size: 16px" href="https://wearedream.org/our-history/"ubfounded in 1991/b/u/aspan style="font-size: 16px"bnbsp;/bas 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 /spana style="font-size: 16px" href="https://wearedream.org/our-whole-child-model/"ubcommitment/b/u/anbsp;span style="font-size: 16px"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 /spana style="font-size: 16px" href="https://wearedream.org/explore-our-schools/"ubseven schools/b/u/aspan style="font-size: 16px"—growing our /spana style="font-size: 16px" href="https://wearedream.org/explore-our-outcomes/"uborganization’s impact/b/u/aspan style="font-size: 16px" and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit a href="http://wearedream.org"ubwearedream.org/b/u/aub./b/u/span/divdivbr/divdivOur award winning sports-based youth development program is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as our bCheer Assistant Coach /bfor 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 bcheer /bas a player and coach./divdivbr/divdivCoaches are key members of the Athletics team and ensure the continued excellence, growth and sustainability of DREAM’s Athletics programs./divdivbr/divbr/br/bResponsibilities/bbr/liSupport the facilitation of 1-3 practices per week;/liliSupport with logistics around athlete arrival and departure;/liliSupport with driving engagement and recruitment of athletes onto the team;/liliManage roster and support with game strategy on game day;/liliSupervise 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;/liliEnsure that youth are physically safe around the supervision and transportation (when necessary);/liliFollow all safety protocols put in place by the organization;/liliMake sure attendance is taken at all practices and games;/liliModel sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, umpires, and spectators;/liliModel and encourage positive youth behaviors and promote DREAM’s mission, values and organizational policies to all staff, participants and stakeholders;/liliOther duties as required./libr/br/bQualifications/bbr/liAn understanding of the sport’s rules and regulations required;/liliExperience working with school-age children required;/liliAbility to uphold, promote, and model sport-based youth development principles;nbsp;/lili2+ years of assistant coaching experience preferred;/liliPrevious experience playing this sport competitively at the high school and/or college level preferred;/liliCPR/First Aid certification, a plus;/liliExcellent oral and written communication skills, organization skills and attention to detail;/liliA 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./libr/br/bCommitment/bbr/liStart: August 18, 2025/liliEnd: March 30th, 2026 (exact end date may be earlier depending on the team's progress in the league)/liliDays amp; hours:nbsp;Monday-Thursday, 3:45-6pm (Note: DREAM full-time staff who are coaches are expected to report to their posts at 4pm)/liliEvening and weekend games/liliDates and hours are subject to change./libr/br/bLocation/bbr/liDREAM is hiring coaches for our East Harlem and Mott Haven Middle Schools./liliEast Harlem: 1991 2nd Avenue, New York, NY/liliPractices take place at the school, or in surrounding areas in East Harlem or the South Bronx. /liliGame locations vary/libr/br/bBenefits/bbr/liDREAM offers the following benefits to our part-time employees:/lili403(b) retirement plan, with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employmentnbsp;(12-month continuous period) in which you work a minimum of 1,000 hours;/liliDisability benefits;/liliReferral bonuses;/liliAccess to our Employee Discount Program, offering savings on travel, entertainment, retail, and more;/liliHigh-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./libr/br/bCompensation/bbr/liDREAM offers competitive compensation. The rate for this position is $20 per hour./libr/br/divb style="font-size: 16px"a href="https://wearedream.org/our-commitment-to-diversity-equity-inclusion/"uOur Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion/u/a/b/divdivbr/divdivspan style="font-size: 16px"At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.nbsp;/span/divdivbr/divdivspan style="font-size: 16px"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./span/divdivbr/divdiva style="font-size: 16px" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzCZRwH9YiU"ubCome dream with us/b/u/aspan style="font-size: 16px"ub./b/u/span/divdivbr/divdivb style="font-size: 16px"a href="https://wearedream.org/our-mission-maxims/"uDREAM Maxims/u/a/bspan style="font-size: 16px"unbsp;/u/span/divdivbr/divdivspan style="font-size: 16px"All Kids Can. This Kid Can./span/divdivspan style="font-size: 16px"DREAM is Family./span/divdivspan style="font-size: 16px"Fun is a Serious Value./span/divdivspan style="font-size: 16px"Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work./span/divdivspan style="font-size: 16px"Fail. Persist. Exceed./span/divdivspan style="font-size: 16px"DREAM Big./span/divdivbr/divdivb style="font-size: 16px"Applying to DREAM/b/divdivbr/divdivspan style="font-size: 16px"We 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 help!/span/divdivbr/divdivspan style="font-size: 16px"DREAM 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. /span/div