Middle School Boys Basketball Assistant Coach - East Harlem

$41,600 - $41,600/Yr

Dreamagent - New York, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

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About the position

The Boys Basketball Assistant Coach position at DREAM is a part-time, seasonal role focused on supporting the development of middle school students through competitive basketball. The coach will facilitate practices, manage team logistics, and ensure a positive and safe environment for all athletes. This role is integral to the Athletics team, promoting the mission and values of DREAM while fostering a love for the sport among young players.

Responsibilities

• Support the facilitation of 1-3 practices per week.
• Assist with logistics around athlete arrival and departure.
• Drive 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.
• Ensure that youth are physically safe around supervision and transportation when necessary.
• Follow all safety protocols put in place by the organization.
• Take attendance at all practices and games.
• Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, umpires, and spectators.
• Encourage positive youth behaviors and promote DREAM's mission, values, and organizational policies.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience coaching middle school-aged students.
• Understanding of basketball as a player and coach.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation at $20 per hour.