[Summer 2026] Middle School Softball Coach

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 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. \n

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

Qualifications

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; Demonstrated success as a recreation specialist strongly preferred; Demonstrated success as a middle school athletics coach strongly preferred; Experience as an athlete preferred; Experience working in a summer camp, youth development, recreation or athletics setting; Ability to uphold, promote, and model positive youth development principles; Experience with behavior management, including positive youth development, preferred; 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; 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.