High School Softball Head Coach

[Spring 2026] High School Softball Head Coach

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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
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DREAM is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as our Softball Head Coach for our high school competitive team. The ideal candidate has experience coaching high school‑aged students, and has an understanding of softball as a player and coach. Coaches are key members of the Athletics team and ensure the continued excellence, growth and sustainability of DREAM’s Athletics programs.

• Create and submit practice plans
• Facilitate 1-3 practices per week
• Lead logistics around athlete arrival and departure
• Drive engagement and recruitment of athletes onto the team
• Manage roster and game strategy on game day
• Supervise and manage team and individual behavior at all times using positive discipline techniques and proactive interventions to ensure the physical and emotional safety of all scholars
• Ensure that youth are physically safe around the supervision and transportation (when necessary)
• Follow all safety protocols put in place by the organization
• Make sure attendance is taken at all practices and games
• Model sports‑like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, umpires, and spectators
• Model and encourage positive youth behaviors and promote DREAM’s mission, values and organizational policies to all staff, participants and stakeholders
• Other duties as required

• 2+ years of coaching experience preferred
• An understanding of the sport’s rules and regulations required
• Experience working with school‑age children required
• Ability to uphold, promote, and model sport‑based youth development principles
• Previous experience playing this sport competitively at the high school and/or college level preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification, a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organization skills and attention to detail
• 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

• Start date:
  
  March 2, 2026
• End date:
  June 30, 2026 (exact end date may be earlier depending on the team's progress in the league)
• Days/hours:
  Practices are from 5:00PM - 7PM, Monday - Thursday
• Afternoon, evening, and weekend games
• Dates and hours are subject to change

• DREAM Charter High School - 20 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, NY
• Practices take place at the school, or in surrounding areas in Harlem or the South Bronx.
• Game locations vary

• 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 earn a Masters degree and become full‑time teachers at DREAM.

DREAM offers competitive compensation. The rate for this position is $30 per hour.

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…