Spectator Support Staff

Reporting to the Athletics, Health, and Wellness Manager, the Spectator Support Staff will be responsible for the security and logistics of Athletics Events at DREAM.

Responsibilities

Support with the security and logistics of Athletics Events, including setup and breakdown of equipment; Coordinate pre-program logistics with relevant stakeholders, including sharing schedules and approved visit lists; Serve as primary liaison between school, Athletics Health & Wellness, and Security teams to plan for games; Manage dismissal/clearing out spectators after Athletics Events; Be present and engaged with spectators during the game, addressing inappropriate behaviors as soon as they happen; Implement spectator policy during DREAM athletic games and events, including responding to challenging behaviors; Communicate with school staff, coaches and security often to ensure that all behaviors are addressed; Model and encourage positive youth behaviors and promote DREAM’s mission, values and organizational policies to all staff, participants and stakeholders.

Requirements

Available to work on an on-call, per diem basis during the role’s potential hours, for a minimum of 3 shifts per week; High school diploma or equivalent required; Demonstrated ability to operate with a do-what-it-takes flexible, composed, and energetic attitude; Ability to quickly problem-solve in the moment; Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail; Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, families, and other stakeholders; Ability to uphold, promote and model youth development principles; Strong oral and written communication skills and presentation skills; 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.

Nice to have

Available to work on an on-call, per diem basis during the role’s potential hours from Monday-Thursday, strongly preferred; College enrollment or degree, preferred; Experience in a school environment, or direct service work with adolescents as staff or in a volunteer capacity, strongly preferred; 1 year previous operations and administrative experience, preferred; Ability to read and write in Spanish and fluency in spoken Spanish, strongly preferred.

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 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; Through partnership with SUNY Empire State University, eligible Youth Workers can earn academic credit for completing DREAM’s paid Summer Extended Learning and Enrichment Institute, supporting faster degree completion.