[Summer 2025] Elementary Athletics Specialist

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 seven 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 Athletics Specialists in our elementary-age REAL Kids program in East Harlem and the South Bronx. Reporting to the Out of School Time and Athletics Director, Athletics Specialists have direct oversight of all athletics programming at their assigned site. Specialists are responsible for managing a team of Athletics Coaches and high school-aged coaches who support students through activities every afternoon. Specialists work directly with the Director to ensure all Athletics activities are of high quality, and all staff and students follow all safety guidelines. 

The ideal candidate is a reliable team player with a commitment to youth development, familiarity with the sports of baseball, softball, and soccer and the ability to motivate and manage teenage and college-age coaches. The Athletics Specialists 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 Specialists should demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of DREAM and should have substantial expertise in all areas of responsibility.  

• Supervise up to 6 Athletics Coaches who lead athletics activities everyday;
• Supervise 10+ high-school aged coaches who support youth through athletics activities everyday; 
• Drive implementation of youth baseball, softball, and soccer practices and games;
• Ensure all athletics programming is meeting quality standards according to program quality observations conducted by program leadership; 
• Model and encourage positive youth behaviors, high energy, and skill building and promote DREAM’s mission, values and organizational policies to all staff, participants and volunteers;
• Lead huddles with Youth Workers to review Athletics curriculum, train in facilitation best practices and strategies, and provide staff with coaching and feedback;
• Attend and co-facilitate meetings with high school-aged coaches (daily) and college-aged coaches (1x/week);
• Conduct performance evaluations for Athletics Coaches and high school-aged summer coaches;
• Ensure all necessary materials are available or requested for use on the field;
• Responsible for ensuring all playing surfaces are safe and for implementing all DREAM safety guidelines;
• Collaborate with the Director to effectively integrate and continuously improve baseball, softball and soccer programming;
• Responsible for the escalation and documentation of all incidents, emergencies, injuries, and the filing of incident reports;
• Ensure all emergency protocols are carried out with fidelity.

• BA preferred; 
• Experience managing providing feedback and coaching to young adults in an athletics setting;
• 2+ years experience working in sports-based youth development required; 
• Ability to promote, model and uphold positive youth development principles;
• Demonstrated strength as a baseball, softball or soccer coach preferred;
• 2+ years experience in summer youth development or athletics program planning and implementation, preferred;
• Demonstrated strength with planning, logistics, managing inventory and ordering for an outdoor athletics program;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organization skills and attention to detail;
• A leader that demonstrates the ability to manage staff effectively in a sports based setting;
• A leader with the desire to show initiative with the ability to problem solve effectively on their own as well as part of a team;
• Experience modeling and training staff in behavior management and de-escalation strategies with youth;
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), a plus;
• 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.

• February - late June: Approximately 1-5 hours per week to lead athletics coach interviews and attend team meetings
• June 23-27: Support with summer training
• Summer Program Start Date: 6/30/2025
• Summer Program End Date: 08/01/2025
• Days & hours: Monday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM & Tuesday - Thursday - 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Dates and hours are subject to change

• DREAM Charter School East Harlem Elementary - 1991 Second Avenue, New York, NY
• DREAM Charter School Highbridge Elementary - 1162 River Ave, Bronx, NY
• DREAM Charter School Mott Haven Elementary - 20 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, NY

• DREAM offers competitive compensation. The rate for this position is $55 per hour.

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.

Applying to DREAM

We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!

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.