[Summer 2026] Summer Enrichment and Athletics Dean - Mott Haven Elementary
Dream (Formerly Harlem Rbi)
Bronx, NY, USA · Clarksville, TN, USA · New York, NY, USA
USD 55-55 / hour
Posted on Feb 11, 2026
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.
Responsibilities
- Hire Athletic Coaches and Enrichment Specialists;
- Supervise up to 5 Enrichment Specialists, 6 Athletics Coaches, and 10+ high-school aged staff, including observations, real-time coaching, and performance evaluations;
- Write and drive implementation of athletics curriculum for youth baseball, softball, and soccer;
- Ensure all athletics and enrichment programming is meeting quality standards according to program quality observations conducted by program leadership;
- Review and give feedback on Enrichment curriculum and lesson plans and ensure enrichment programming leads to a culminating event;
- Model and encourage positive youth behaviors, high energy, joy in rigor, and skill building and promote DREAM’s mission, values and organizational policies to all staff, participants and volunteers;
- Develop and execute trainings and professional development sessions for all staff both before and during the summer programs, provide staff with ongoing coaching and feedback
- Attend and co-facilitate meetings with high school-aged staff (daily) and college-aged Youth Workers (1x/week);
- Ensure all necessary materials are available or requested for use;
- Ensure all activity spaces are safe and for implementing all DREAM safety guidelines;
- Collaborate with the DSL to effectively integrate and continuously improve enrichment and athletics programming;
- Responsible for the escalation and documentation of all incidents, emergencies, injuries, and the filing of incident reports;
- Ensure all emergency protocols are carried out with fidelity;
Qualifications
- BA preferred;
- Experience managing providing feedback and coaching to young adults in an athletics and/or extended learning setting;
- 2+ years experience working in youth development required (sports-based youth development preferred);
- 2+ years experience in summer youth development or athletics program planning and implementation;
- Ability to promote, model and uphold positive youth development principles;
- Demonstrated strength with planning, logistics, managing inventory;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, organization skills and attention to detail;
- A leader that demonstrates the ability to manage and coach staff effectively in an extended learning and/or sports-based setting;
- A leader with the desire to show initiative with the ability to problem solve effectively on their own as well as part of a team;
- Experience modeling and training staff in lesson planning, facilitation, behavior management and de-escalation strategies with youth;
- Bilingual (English/Spanish), a plus;
- A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.
Commitment
- Start date: Immediate
- End date: July 31, 2026
- Days & hours - Summer: Monday: 8:00- 5:00PM; Tuesday - Thursday: 11:00 - 5:00PM
- February-June: Approximately 1-4 hours per week, outside of school hours
- June 22-26: Support with Summer Institute
- Days and hours are subject to change.
Location
- This position will work at one of DREAM's ementary campuses:
- Mott Haven: 20 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, NY
Compensation
- DREAM offers competitive compensation. The hourly rate for this position is $55 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 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.
All Kids Can. This Kid Can.
DREAM is Family.
Fun is a Serious Value.
Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.
Fail. Persist. Exceed.
DREAM Big.
Applying to DREAM
We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!
DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.