[Fall 2026] Club Athletics Coach - Baseball/Softball - East Harlem Middle

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 & hours: Monday-Thursday, 3:00-6:15pm when after school is in session

Dates and hours are subject to change.

Locations

• East Harlem: 1991 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10029

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 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.
Through our partnership with SUNY Empire State University, eligible Youth Workers can earn academic credit for completing DREAM’s paid Summer Extended Learning and Enrichment Institute, supporting faster degree completion.

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.