[Winter 2026-2027] Club Athletics Coach - Soccer - Mott Haven 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: December 1, 2026

End date: March 26, 2027

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

Dates and hours are subject to change.

Locations

• Mott Haven: 20 Bruckner Blvd, Bronx, NY 10454

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

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.