DREAM
[2026-2027] Recess Coach - Highbridge Elementary and Middle School
New York, NY - Multi-Site · Part-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 35 days ago
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 a dynamic individual to serve as a Recess Coach at our elementary and middle schools.
- This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to use their passion for athletics, health, and wellness in a way that will positively impact children and communities.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with team to facilitate various outdoor activities promoting moderate to vigorous physical activity
- Supervise and manage youth behavior at all times using positive youth development strategies, including tracking incidents, and coordinating with supervisor and other staff as needed to implement
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required;
- Familiarity with a sport or physical activity as a participant or coach;
- Must be willing to work outdoors in cold or hot weather;
- Minimum of 1 year working with groups of 20 school-age children in a classroom, athletic, or other youth development setting;
- Strong ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of stakeholders, including students in grades K-8, school administrators, and staff;
- 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.
- Strong understanding of the connection between athletics, health and wellness and other areas of a student's life and wellbeing
- Training or coursework in physical education, preferred
- Exhibits high energy, warmth, enthusiasm and patience in working with youth
- Commitment
- Start date: August 10, 2026
- End date: June 17, 2027
- Days & hours: Monday-Thursday, 10:30am-2:30pm when school is in session
Nice to have
- Experience with behavior management systems, including positive youth development, preferred;
Compensation
- 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 $17.50 and $18.00 per hour, which is based on youth-facing experience.
- 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.
Benefits
- 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;
- DREAM offers the following benefits to our part-time employees:
- Disability benefits;
- Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.
Equal opportunity
- If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.
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