Winter Elementary Club Soccer Coach - East Harlem Elementary

Dream is a network of seven growing PreK‑12 charter schools in East Harlem and the South Bronx that serve more than 2,500 youth annually. We are committed to rigorous academics, social‑emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness. Our mission is to create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom.

• Lead a group of up to 18–20 fourth‑ and fifth‑grade youth in daily after‑school sports practices and scrimmages.
• Submit practice plans that 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 program staff about athletes’ progress, focusing on teamwork.
• Support program leadership and other athletics coaches with coordinating scrimmages.
• Model and encourage positive participation in all activities, focusing 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, providing formal feedback and coaching.

• Strong facilitation skills of athletics or recreational programming with youth in grades 4–5.
• Experience teaching foundational physical activity and athletic skills.
• NSCA‑CPT certification preferred.
• Working toward a Bachelor 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.

• Start:
  December 1, 2025
• End:
  March 31, 2026 (exact end date may be earlier depending on the team’s progress in the league)
• Days & hours:
  Monday–Thursday, 4 pm–6 pm (DREAM full‑time staff who are coaches are expected to report to their posts at 4 pm)
• Evening and weekend games
• Dates and hours are subject to change.
• DREAM full‑time staff who are coaches are expected to report to their posts at 4:00 pm.

• DREAM is hiring coaches for our East Harlem Elementary School.
• East Harlem Elementary, 1991 Second Ave.
• Practices take place at the school, or in surrounding areas in East Harlem or the South Bronx.
• Game locations vary.

• 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 earn a Master’s degree and become full‑time teachers at DREAM.

• DREAM offers competitive compensation. The rate for this position is $20 per hour.

At Dream, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to our mission. We are 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. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream and to provide the tools and opportunities to make those dreams a reality.

We encourage all candidates to apply. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, please contact your recruiter. Dream provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.