Immediate Start - Club Athletics Coach - Baseball/Softball - Highbridge Middle

DREAM • New York, NY

134d • Onsite

About The Position

DREAM, formerly Harlem RBI, is an organization founded in 1991 that serves over 2,500 youth annually in East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12 charter schools and community sports-based youth development programs. DREAM focuses on rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, family and community engagement, and health and wellness to foster lifelong learners. The organization has an ambitious plan to expand its reach to 3,500 students across seven schools within five years. The Middle School Club Athletics Coach, reporting to the Dean of Student Life, will lead club sports teams in the after-school program, focusing on athletic skill development and social-emotional learning through practices, scrimmages, and dedicated activities.

Requirements

• Strong facilitation skills of athletics or recreational programming with youth in grades 6-8
• Experience teaching youth foundational physical activity and athletic skills
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• NSCA-CPT certification preferred
• Working towards a Bachelors of Science in Recreation or Recreational Sports Management, preferred
• Experience with behavior management systems, including positive youth development, preferred

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

Benefits

• 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 1,000 hours
• Disability benefits
• Referral bonuses
• Access to our Employee Discount Program, offering savings on travel, entertainment, retail, and more
• Opportunity for high-performing part-time staff to apply for the DREAM Teaching Fellowship, to earn a Bachelors or Masters degree and become full-time teachers at DREAM
• Eligible Youth Workers can earn academic credit for completing DREAM’s paid Summer Extended Learning and Enrichment Institute through partnership with SUNY Empire State University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed