DREAM ยท 5 months ago
[Immediate Start] Elementary and Middle School Recess Coach
New York, NY: Multi-Site
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17.50/hr - $18/hr
1+ years expDREAM is a youth development organization serving over 2,500 youth in East Harlem and the South Bronx. They are seeking a Recess Coach to oversee and manage youth during recess, planning activities that promote physical activity and positive participation. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about athletics and wellness, looking to make a positive impact in children's lives.
Education
Responsibilities
Oversee a group of up to 18-20 youth during their recess time (grades PreK-8)
Plan indoor and outdoor activities
Collaborate with team to facilitate various outdoor activities promoting moderate to vigorous physical activity
Model and encourage positive participation in recess activities
Model professionalism through consistent attendance, timeliness and preparation
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
Implement all health and safety protocols as required
Qualification
Required
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 understanding of the connection between athletics, health and wellness and other areas of a student's life and wellbeing
Strong ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of stakeholders, including students in grades PreK-8, school administrators, and staff
Experience with behavior management systems, including positive youth development
Training or coursework in physical education
Exhibits high energy, warmth, enthusiasm and patience in working with youth
Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting
Preferred
Experience with behavior management systems, including positive youth development
Training or coursework in physical education
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
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.
Company
DREAM
Originally founded as Harlem RBI, DREAM traces its beginnings to 1991, when a group of volunteers transformed an abandoned, garbage-strewn lot into two baseball diamonds for the youth of East Harlem.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Kim
Director of Special Projects to the COO
Raymie Fernandez
Chief Operating Officer
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