High School Boys Volleyball Coach

BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career. By creating a comprehensive network of services, we are righting the wrongs of racial and economic inequality and paving the way for families to forge futures abundant with opportunity, wellness, and joy

BRICK envisions a world of racial and economic justice, where every child and family has the support they need to learn, achieve, and work towards a fulfilling life of personal and collective prosperity. 

To learn more about BRICK, please visit http://www.brickeducation.org

BRICK currently has schools in two regions: Newark, New Jersey, and Buffalo, New York. 

BRICK Gateway Academy Charter School is our Newark location.  As a full K-12 continuum, we start our college-focused academic programming in kindergarten and yield better results for Newark students for generations to come. We are more than a school; we are a full ecosystem of supports from cradle to career. We provide our families with free wraparound services like prenatal care, career services, and housing support. Our high school alumni receive up to six years of post-graduate assistance. BRICK Gateway Academy attracts a diverse staff devoted to nurturing our students’ intellect and identities in order to prepare them to graduate from college and to chart their own course.

To learn more about our Newark location, BRICK Gateway Academy, please visit https://www.gatewayacademy.org

 

External Athletics Coach – Job Description

Position: External Athletics Coach
Sports: Basketball, Track & Field, Cheerleading, Flag Football
Reports To: Athletic Director / School Administration

Position Overview

BRICK Gateway Academy Charter School seeks dedicated, enthusiastic coaches to lead our student-athletes in competitive sports while promoting teamwork, discipline, leadership, and personal growth. Coaches are expected to create a safe, inclusive, and positive athletic environment that reflects BRICK's core values and school-wide expectations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Safety & Supervision: Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all student-athletes during practices, competitions, travel, and athletic activities. Follow all school safety, security, and emergency procedures.

2. Core Values Alignment: Model and reinforce BRICK's core values of Identity, Commitment, Curiosity, Achievement, Community Rootedness, and Empathy.

3. Sportsmanship & Character: Demonstrate and promote positive sportsmanship, integrity, respect, teamwork, and appropriate conduct toward athletes, officials, opponents, families, and staff.

4. Coaching & Student Development: Plan and lead organized, engaging practices that develop athletic skills, teamwork, confidence, and competitive performance.

5. School Expectations: Follow and enforce all BRICK policies, including student conduct, attendance, dress expectations, appropriate communication, and professional boundaries.

6. Communication & Accountability: Maintain consistent communication with school leadership, students, and families regarding schedules, expectations, student concerns, and team performance.

7. Professionalism & Reliability: Arrive on time, attend all assigned practices and competitions, maintain appropriate supervision, and represent BRICK positively at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching or participating in the assigned sport.

• Strong leadership, communication, and student relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse high school students.

• Willingness to complete required background checks, school onboarding, and applicable coaching, first aid, CPR, and safety certifications.

Our Commitment

At BRICK Gateway Academy, athletics are an extension of the classroom. Coaches are expected to develop not only strong athletes but also responsible, confident, and respectful young people who represent the Wolfpack with pride.

4 Dens. One Pack. Endless Possibilities.

BRICK Networks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. BRICK Networks promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.