[Fall 2026] High School Girls Volleyball Head Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Originally   founded in 1991  as 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 commitment 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 seven schools —growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org .

DREAM is seeking a high-capacity, student-centered leader to serve as Head Coach for our high school competitive team. The Head Coach is the primary leader responsible for team culture, athlete development, safety, and program execution during all practices and games.

This role reports to the High School Athletics Manager and serves as the on-site leader responsible for upholding all DREAM expectations, policies, and youth development standards.

Coaches are key members of the Athletics team and ensure the continued excellence, safety, and impact of DREAM’s sports-based youth development programs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a structured, accountable, and high-expectations team culture

• Set and consistently reinforce standards for effort, behavior, sportsmanship, and accountability

• Model strong judgment, professionalism, and composure in all settings

• Serve as the primary decision-maker on-site, ensuring alignment with DREAM policies at all times

• Intentionally develop athletes in:

  • Teamwork (accountability, role clarity, commitment to team success)

  • Sportsmanship (respect, integrity, and competitive character)

  • Self-regulation (emotional control, resilience, response to adversity)

• Use high-pressure moments (competition, conflict, setbacks) to coach and reinforce these skills

• Implement proactive and consistent behavior management aligned to DREAM expectations

• Lead and support a structured study hall program, ensuring student-athletes meet academic expectations through supervision, guidance, and accountability

• Design and submit weekly structured, high-quality practice plans in advance

• Facilitate rigorous, engaging practices that prioritize skill development, conditioning, and teamwork

• Lead all game-day preparation, strategy, and roster decisions with organization and clarity

• Maintain active supervision at all times (constant scanning, positioning, and engagement)

• Ensure safe arrival, transitions, and dismissal of all athletes

• Uphold all safety protocols without exception

• Take full ownership for the physical and emotional safety of all participants

• Maintain accurate, real-time attendance for all practices and games

• Communicate proactively and promptly with the Athletics Director regarding attendance, incidents, and program updates

• Ensure full adherence to all internal protocols, including academic eligibility and behavior expectations

• Exercise sound judgment and do not deviate from organizational policies or communication expectations

• Escalate concerns and incidents in a timely and appropriate manner

• Support Athletics with enforcement of academic eligibility requirements

• Drive athlete recruitment, retention, and engagement

• Manage roster, logistics, and team communication (in alignment with school and program expectations)

• Ensure all program expectations are executed with consistency and follow-through

Core Professional Expectations

• Demonstrate consistent, reliable attendance and punctuality

• Adhere strictly to all safety, communication, and organizational protocols

• Exercise strong judgment and professionalism at all times

• Maintain full alignment with DREAM leadership and school-based expectations

• Execute responsibilities with consistency, urgency, and attention to detail

Qualifications

• 2+ years of coaching experience required (high school experience strongly preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to lead youth programs with structure, accountability, and rigor

• Strong understanding of the sport’s rules, strategy, and skill development

• Experience working with school-age children required

• Ability to explicitly teach and reinforce youth development competencies

• Previous competitive playing experience (high school and/or college) preferred

• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail

• CPR/First Aid certification, a plus

Commitment

• Start date: August 24

• End date: November 30

• Days & hours: Practice times are dependent on space. Leadership works with coaches to confirm the practice schedule once hired. Coaches will therefore require some flexibility in their availability. Teams typically practice for 6 hours per week. Typical practice windows are 6-8am on weekdays, 4-8pm weekdays, 1-7pm Fridays, and/or Saturday mornings.

• Dates and hours are subject to change

Location

DREAM is hiring coaches for our DREAM Charter High School Location:

• DREAM Charter High School: 20 Bruckner Blvd, Bronx, NY

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

 

Benefits

DREAM 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 can earn a Bachelors or Masters degree and become full-time teachers at DREAM

Compensation

The rate for incoming Head Coaches is $45 per hour. The rate for incoming Head Coaches who are also DREAM full-time staff is a $4500 per season stipend. Coaches are eligible for annual compensation increases based on tenure, in accordance with DREAM’s compensation practices.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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 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.

Come dream with us .

DREAM Maxims  

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 DREAM

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!

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.