Overview

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 six 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.
DREAM is seeking dynamic individuals to serve as Summer Athletics Coaches in our elementary-age REAL Kids program in East Harlem and the South Bronx. Reporting to the Athletics Specialist, the Athletics Coach assists our Athletics Coordinators with supervising our high school-aged coaches, as well as assisting in the implementation of all Athletics programming. The ideal candidate is a reliable team player with a commitment to youth development and a background in baseball, softball or soccer coaching. The Athletics Coaches are key members of the program team and ensure the continued excellence, growth and sustainability of DREAM’s programs.
Like all DREAM employees, the Athletics Coaches should demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of DREAM and should have substantial expertise in all areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead implementation of youth baseball, softball and soccer practices and games;
  • Support Athletics Specialists to lead huddles with high school coaches to review Athletics curriculum, train in facilitation best practices and strategies, and provide staff with coaching and feedback;
  • Responsible for all on field baseball, softball and soccer programming;
  • Monitor youth and coaches during practices and games;
  • Responsible for ensuring all playing surfaces are safe and for implementing all DREAM safety guidelines;
  • Responsible for the escalation and documentation of all incidents, emergencies, injuries, and the filing of incident reports;
  • Model and encourage positive youth behaviors and promote DREAM’s mission, values and organizational policies to all staff, participants and stakeholders;
  • Supervise and manage students at all times using restorative practices and proactive interventions to ensure physical and emotional safety;
  • Model professionalism through consistent attendance, timeliness and preparation;
  • Ensure all necessary materials are available or requested for use on the field;
  • Participate in training, professional development and tactical meetings;
  • Implement all health and safety protocols as required.

Qualifications:

  • 18+ years old and high school diploma or equivalent required by June 30, 2023;
  • Experience coaching in an athletics setting;
  • Ability to uphold, promote, and model positive youth development principles;
  • Demonstrated strength as a baseball, softball or soccer coach strongly preferred;
  • Experience playing baseball, softball or soccer strongly preferred;
  • Experience supervising staff members or youth/student athletes preferred;
  • Experience working in a summer youth development or athletics program;
  • Experience with behavior management, including positive youth development, preferred;
  • Exhibits high energy, warmth, enthusiasm and patience in working with youth;
  • Ability to quickly problem-solve in the moment;
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, organization skills and attention to detail;
  • Skilled problem-solver and self-starter;
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish), a plus.

Commitment:

  • Start date: June 20, 2023
  • End date: August 4, 2023
  • Days & hours: Monday-Thursday, 11am-5pm
  • Potential for additional hours on select Fridays, if desired

Location:

  • Positions available in East Harlem and the South Bronx

Compensation:

  • DREAM offers competitive compensation. The hourly rate for this position for incoming staff is $20.
DREAM’s VACCINATION POLICY
DREAM requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees. Reasonable Accommodations based on a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief are being considered in accordance with applicable law.
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 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.
Come dream with us.
DREAM MAXIMS
All Kids Can. This Kid Can.
DREAM is Family.
Fun is a Serious Value.
Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.
Fail. Persist. Exceed.
DREAM Big.

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