DREAM

[Summer 2026] Middle School Volleyball Coach

New York, NY - Multi-Site · Part-time

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About the role

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.
DREAM is seeking dynamic individuals to serve as Volleyball Coaches in our middle school (DREAM University) summer program.
The ideal candidate is a reliable team player with a strong commitment to youth development and experience playing and/or coaching volleyball.

Lead implementation of youth sports practices and games
Supervise and manage students at all times using restorative practices and proactive interventions to ensure physical and emotional safety
Use Sports Based Youth Development principles to create an inclusive and accessible competitive sports environment

18+ years old and high school diploma or equivalent required by June 30, 2025;
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;
Experience working in a summer camp, youth development, recreation or athletics setting;
Ability to uphold, promote, and model positive youth development principles;
Ability to quickly problem-solve in the moment;
Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting;
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.
DREAM offers competitive compensation commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for a seasonal increase.
Exhibits high energy, warmth, enthusiasm and patience in working with adolescents;
Excellent oral and written communication skills, organization skills and attention to detail;
Skilled problem-solver and self-starter;

Demonstrated success as a recreation specialist strongly preferred;
Demonstrated success as a middle school athletics coach strongly preferred;
Experience as an athlete preferred;
Experience with behavior management, including positive youth development, preferred;
Bilingual (English/Spanish), a plus;

DREAM offers competitive compensation commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for a seasonal increase.
The rate for this position for incoming staff is between $20 and $23 per hour.
New hires are typically brought into the role at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications and internal equity.
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.

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;
DREAM offers the following benefits to our part-time employees:
New hires are typically brought into the role at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications and internal equity.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.

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.

If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.

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