Immediate Start - Club Athletics Coach - Baseball/Softball - Highbridge Middle
Reporting to the Dean of Student Life, the Middle School Club Athletics Coach will lead club sports teams during DREAM's after-school program.Responsibilities
Lead a group of up to 18-20 youth in daily after-school sports practices and occasional scrimmages; Teach skill development and improvement in a supportive setting; 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 Club 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 date: August 25, 2026; End date: November 30, 2026; Days and hours: Monday-Thursday, 3:00-6:15pm when after school is in session; Dates and hours are subject to change.
Locations
Highbridge: 1162 River Ave, Bronx, NY 10452
Benefits
DREAM offers the following benefits to our part-time employees: 403(b) retirement plan, disability benefits, referral bonuses, access to our Employee Discount Program, and opportunities for eligible high-performing staff to apply for the DREAM Teaching Fellowship.
Compensation
The rate for incoming Club Coaches is $30 per hour. The rate for incoming Club Coaches who are also DREAM full-time staff is a $2,520 per season stipend. Coaches are eligible for annual compensation increases based on tenure, in accordance with DREAM's compensation practices.