Athletic & Social-Emotional Coach — Middle School

Conservatory Lab; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Conservatory Lab Charter School is hiring a Sports and Cooperative Play Coach in Boston, MA. The role uses structured recess and after-school athletics to develop leadership, social-emotional skills, and teamwork among students.

The position emphasizes inclusive play, conflict resolution, and positive peer relationships, with responsibilities spanning classroom support, program planning, and collaborative school-wide initiatives to foster a joyful, active school culture.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary and/or middle school students in schools, youth organizations, recreation programs, athletics, or similar settings.
• Experience coaching youth athletics and creating positive, inclusive team cultures.
• Strong understanding of child development, social-emotional learning, and positive youth development practices.
• Demonstrated ability to engage students through play, athletics, and relationship-building.
• Ability to teach conflict resolution, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship through structured play and athletic experiences.
• Strong classroom and behavior management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leverage structured recess programming and cooperative games to teach social-emotional competencies, leadership, collaboration, and problem solving.
• Design and facilitate structured recess experiences promoting cooperation, inclusion, problem-solving, and positive peer relationships.
• Coach middle school athletic teams during fall, winter, and spring seasons.
• Develop student-athletes with integrity, teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership both on and off the field.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and culture staff to reinforce social-emotional learning throughout the day.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student growth, participation, expectations, and schedules.

Skills

Experience with elementary/middle

Coaching youth athletics

Social-emotional learning

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Teaching licensure or coaching certification a plus

Tools

None

Job description

Conservatory Lab Charter School is hiring a Sports and Cooperative Play Coach in Boston, MA. The role uses structured recess and after-school athletics to develop leadership, social-emotional skills, and teamwork among students.

The position emphasizes inclusive play, conflict resolution, and positive peer relationships, with responsibilities spanning classroom support, program planning, and collaborative school-wide initiatives to foster a joyful, active school culture.