Über diese [Fall 2026] High School Co-Ed Soccer Head Coach Stelle bei Wearedream
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 Charter High School: 20 Bruckner Blvd, Bronx, NY
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.
