[Immediate Start] Recess Coach - Highbridge Elementary and Middle School

DREAM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) matching

Disability benefits

Referral bonuses

Discounted school meals

Employee discount program

Teaching Fellowship path

Job summary

DREAM seeks a Recess Coach for K–8 students at our Highbridge/ Bronx sites. You will lead safe, engaging outdoor and indoor activities during recess, promoting health and wellness.

The role is part-time, Monday through Thursday, 10:30am–2:30pm, August 10, 2026 to June 17, 2027, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Ideal candidates have at least a year of experience with youth, a HS diploma, and a passion for athletics and education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with sport or physical activity.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather.
• Min. 1 year working with groups of 20 school-age children.
• Understanding athletics-health-wellness connections.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Behavior management experience preferred.
• Training or coursework in physical education preferred.
• High energy, warmth, enthusiasm and patience with youth.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a group of up to 18-20 youth during recess (K-8).
• Plan indoor and outdoor activities.
• Collaborate with team to promote moderate to vigorous activity.
• Model positive participation in recess activities.
• Maintain professionalism through attendance and prep.
• Supervise youth behavior using positive development strategies.
• Follow health and safety protocols.

Skills

Athletics experience

Communication

Behavior management

Team collaboration

High energy

Outdoor work

Youth development

Patience

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma

Physical education training

Job description

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.

DREAM is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as a Recess Coach at our elementary and middle schools. Candidates must understand and value DREAM’s comprehensive approach to youth development and inspire, lead, and motivate DREAM staff to drive outcomes that support youth in recognizing their potential and realizing their dreams. 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

• Oversee a group of up to 18-20 youth during their recess time (grades K-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.

Qualifications

• 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 K-8, school administrators, and staff;

• Experience with behavior management systems, including positive youth development, preferred;

• Training or coursework in physical education, preferred;

• Exhibits high energy, warmth, enthusiasm and patience in working with youth;

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting.

Commitment

• Start date: August 10, 2026

• End date: June 17, 2027

• Days & hours: Monday-Thursday, 10:30am-2:30pm when school is in session

• Dates and hours are subject to change.

Location

• Highbridge: 1162 River Ave Bronx, NY 10452

Benefits

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;
• Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program;
• 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 can earn a Bachelors or Masters degree and become full-time teachers at DREAM.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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 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. This Kid Can.

DREAM is Family.

Fun is a Serious Value.

Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.

Fail. Persist. Exceed.

DREAM Big.