[Summer 2026] Middle School Softball Coach

DREAM • New York, NY

21h • Onsite

About The Position

DREAM is seeking dynamic individuals to serve as Softball Coaches in our middle school (DREAM University) summer program. DREAM University Softball Coaches lead outdoor, skill-based practices and recreational activities focused on fundamentals such as hitting, fielding, throwing, base running, and game strategy, all aligned with DREAM's athletics curriculum.
The ideal candidate is a reliable team player with a strong commitment to youth development and experience playing and/or coaching softball.

Requirements

• 18+ years old and high school diploma or equivalent required by June 22, 2026;
• Ability to facilitate high quality recreation programming with large groups of adolescents in an outdoor environment while ensuring student safety;
• Ability to independently follow practice plans/lesson plans;
• Exhibits high energy, warmth, enthusiasm and patience in working with adolescents;
• Experience working in a summer camp, youth development, recreation or athletics setting;
• Ability to uphold, promote, and model positive youth development principles;
• 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;
• A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success as a recreation specialist strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated success as a middle school athletics coach strongly preferred;
• Experience as an athlete preferred;
• Experience with behavior management, including positive youth development, preferred;
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), a plus;

Responsibilities

• Assist Athletics Specialists with leading huddles with high school coaches to review Athletics plans and train in facilitation best practices and strategies,
• Responsible for all outdoor/on field sports programming;
• Lead implementation of youth sports practices and games;
• Deliver, structured, skill-based sport education lessons;
• Mentor and set a positive example for high school-aged coaches;
• Supervise and manage students at all times using restorative practices and proactive interventions to ensure physical and emotional safety;
• Model and encourage positive participation in all daily activities;
• Use Sports Based Youth Development principles to create an inclusive and accessible competitive sports environment;
• Participate in professional development and tactical meetings as necessary;
• Implement all standard health and safety protocols as required.
• Monitor youth and high school coaches during practices and games;
• Responsible for ensuring all playing areas 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

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;
• High-performing part-time staff have the opportunity to apply for the DREAM Teaching Fellowship, through which they can earn a Bachelors or Masters degree and become full-time teachers at DREAM.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees