Reporting to the Dean of Student Life the Middle School Club Baseball/Softball Coach will be responsible for coordinating after school physical activity and coordinating club sports during DREAMs middle school after-school program. The Athletics Coach will support the development of athletic skills and provide opportunities for social emotional learning by leading club sports teams during DREAMs after-school program including planning and leading practices coaching during scrimmages and leading leadership and social emotional learning activities.
Responsibilities
Lead a group of up to 18-20 youth in daily after-school sports practices and occasional scrimmages;
Submit practice plans that include a focus on both skill development and social emotional learning;
Facilitate or co-facilitate lessons to help youth build their social and emotional skills;
Supervise youth during travel to scrimmages and/or practices;
Communicate with school-day and programs staff about athletes progress with a focus on their teamwork;
Support Program leadership and other Athletics Coaches with coordinating scrimmages;
Model and encourage positive participation in all activities with a focus on team building;
Model professionalism through consistent attendance timeliness and preparation;
Supervise and manage youth during all activities using positive youth development strategies;
Participate in professional development and tactical training in addition to formal feedback and coaching.
Qualifications
Strong facilitation skills of athletics or recreational programming with youth in grades 6-8;
Experience teaching youth foundational physical activity and athletic skills;
NSCA-CPT certification preferred;
Working towards a Bachelors of Science in Recreation or Recreational Sports Management preferred;
Exhibits high energy warmth enthusiasm and patience in working with youth;
Demonstrated interest in assisting students develop motor skills through athletics;
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders in a fast-paced environment;
Excellent time-management skills: a self-starter who demonstrates initiative and follow-through;
Experience with behavior management systems including positive youth development preferred
Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting;
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.
Commitment
Start: August 18 2025
End: November 30 2025 (exact end date may be earlier depending on the teams progress in the league)
Days & hours:Monday-Thursday 4pm-6pm (Note: DREAM full-time staff who are coaches are expected to report to their posts at 4pm)
Evening and weekend games
Dates and hours are subject to change.
Location
DREAM is hiring coaches for our East Harlem Mott Haven and Highbridge Middle Schools.
East Harlem: 1991 2nd Ave New York NY 10029
Mott Haven: 20 Bruckner Blvd Bronx NY 10454
Highbridge: 1162 River Ave Bronx NY 10452
Practices take place at the school or in surrounding areas in East Harlem or the South Bronx.
Game locations vary
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 1000 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 earn a Masters degree and become full-time teachers at DREAM.
Compensation
DREAM offers competitive compensation. The rate for this position is $20 per hour.
Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
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 mattersit 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 dreamalong with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
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