Dream Coach Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• 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

• 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

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

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.