[Immediate Hire] High School Athletics Manager
New York, NY: Dream Charter High School
DREAM Charter Schools – School Support /
Full-Time /
On-site
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.
Reporting to the High School Dean of Student Life, the High School Athletics Manager will be responsible for driving outcomes of high school athletics programming and DREAM Charter High School. The High School Athletics Manager will build and execute systems and structures that drive high quality programming, including developing project plans and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to ensure their high quality execution. This is a great opportunity for a skilled athletics leader to join a highly impactful charter network with a history of using physical activity and athletics as a means to enhance the social-emotional wellbeing of high school students.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute project management systems and structures to ensure the successful planning and implementation of DREAM Charter High School’s athletics programming, including seasonal competitive, club, intramural, and summer high school sports teams;
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including leagues, other sports organizations, and school leaders to ensure excellence in athletic programming;
- Lead the hiring, onboarding, and development of DCHS seasonal part-time athletics staff;
- Supervise part-time coaches, spectator support staff, and full time Physical Education teachers at DCHS;
- Lead professional development for coaches and other key health and wellness staff; including health educators, physical education instructors, and athletics coaches;
- Drive program quality by holding staff accountable for meeting program goals (for example: building physical literacy, improving school culture through sport) and associated benchmarks (for example: ensuring 100% of sports practices have practice plans, increasing student enrollment in athletics);
- Create project plans for and ensure the execution of the expansion of sport offerings across DREAM Charter High School, including intramural, club, and summer programs;
- Create and manage operational logistics for transportation, uniform and equipment ordering, online platform for sports highlights, field permitting, and athletic data systems to ensure league schedules, athlete transportation, events are safe and organized;
- Lead the planning and execution of Athletics Health and Wellness summer camps and clinics, including logistics management, participant registration, and scheduling for DREAM Charter High School summer athletics programs;
- Develop systems for and ensure clear and consistent communication with school leadership and other stakeholders;
- Facilitate practices, clinic, and leadership academies with student athletes as needed;
- Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive culture as it relates to athletics programs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, required;
- 2+ years of athletics planning, people management, and program management experience, required;
- 3+ years of experience in athlete development and coach development, preferred;
- A proven track record of success driving outcomes in athletics programming, and managing others to meet outcomes;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously to achieve all deadlines;
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Excellent time-management skills: a self-starter who demonstrates initiative and follow-through;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence and build strong relationships to enhance work practices and support the achievement of goals;
- Strategic mindset for developing and executing cross functional project plans;
- Ability to lead and take initiative, maintain flexibility, and creatively solve problems;
- Ability to create, improve, and execute on systems;
- Ability to articulate the connection between sport/athletics and social-emotional competencies;
- A 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.
Benefits and Paid Time Off
- We offer comprehensive benefits including:
- Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
- The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;
- Dental and vision plans;
- Disability benefits;
- Life insurance;
- Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
- Flexible spending account options;
- Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
- Fitness and entertainment discounts;
- A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
- A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment;
- Tuition reimbursement support;
- Referral bonuses;
- School-based 10-month employees have approximately 40 days off throughout the school year, including holidays, school breaks, personal days and wellness days, in addition to summer break;
- Benefits are subject to change.
Working Expectations
- In-person at the school site and/or on-site for games, 10:00am-8:30pm and until 10:00pm on game nights.
- Work includes both the school year and summer program.
Benefits and Paid Time Off
- We offer comprehensive benefits including:
- Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
- The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;
- Dental and vision plans;
- Disability benefits;
- Life insurance;
- Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
- Flexible spending account options;
- Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
- Fitness and entertainment discounts;
- A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
- A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment;
- Referral bonuses;
- School-based 12-month employees have approximately 48 days off throughout the school year including holidays, school breaks, personal days, and wellness days;
- Benefits are subject to change.
Compensation
- DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performance-based increase. The incoming salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All staff are eligible for annual performance-based increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges.
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.
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.
