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Parks & Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Seasonal Positions
Lifeguard
This is one of the best jobs in New York City and a guaranteed way to be in top physical condition while helping to keep millions of New Yorkers safe.
This is one of the best jobs in New York City and a guaranteed way to be in top physical condition while helping to keep millions of New Yorkers safe.
Playground Associate (PDF, 62 KB)
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES; Organize group games, tournaments, events and other formal competitive activities for the Alley Pond Park Adventure Course. ; Distribute materials for the Adventure Course; perform minor repair and adjustments to the Course equipment. ;Ensure proper health and safety standards of Adventure Course and the surrounding area by removing broken glass, litter or other hazardous materials. ;Inspect Adventure Course area and report evidence of unsafe or hazardous conditions.;Organize the community by assembling volunteers to participate in recreational programming, holiday events and upkeep of the parks and building facilities. ; Uphold discipline and prevent disturbances within the recreational area. ;Coordinate outreach and mailing lists, fliers and correspondence for the Adventure Course and Urban Park Rangers. ;Maintain accurate records. Qualifications: 1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and either: Two summer seasons, or six months, of experience as an instructor, counselor, or coach in an organized recreational program; or Completion of sixty credits toward a baccalaureate degree in an accredited colleges; or 2. Education and/or experience equivalent to ?1? above. Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required for all other candidates Preferred Qualifications: 1. Excellent communication and organizational skills. 2. Experience coaching, teaching art or tutoring. 3. Valid New York State driver license.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES; Organize group games, tournaments, events and other formal competitive activities for the Alley Pond Park Adventure Course. ; Distribute materials for the Adventure Course; perform minor repair and adjustments to the Course equipment. ;Ensure proper health and safety standards of Adventure Course and the surrounding area by removing broken glass, litter or other hazardous materials. ;Inspect Adventure Course area and report evidence of unsafe or hazardous conditions.;Organize the community by assembling volunteers to participate in recreational programming, holiday events and upkeep of the parks and building facilities. ; Uphold discipline and prevent disturbances within the recreational area. ;Coordinate outreach and mailing lists, fliers and correspondence for the Adventure Course and Urban Park Rangers. ;Maintain accurate records. Qualifications: 1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and either: Two summer seasons, or six months, of experience as an instructor, counselor, or coach in an organized recreational program; or Completion of sixty credits toward a baccalaureate degree in an accredited colleges; or 2. Education and/or experience equivalent to ?1? above. Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required for all other candidates Preferred Qualifications: 1. Excellent communication and organizational skills. 2. Experience coaching, teaching art or tutoring. 3. Valid New York State driver license.
Swim Instructor (PDF, 8 KB)
Swim Instructors (Recreation Specialists) are needed to organize and instruct children in our Learn to Swim Program this summer at pools and act as aquatic directors at camps in all 5 boroughs. Preferred Skills/Qualifications: 1. 3 years Recreation experience, including 1 year of aquatics experience or equivalent education and experience. 2. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or equivalent certification. 3. American Red Cross CPR or equivalent certification.
Swim Instructors (Recreation Specialists) are needed to organize and instruct children in our Learn to Swim Program this summer at pools and act as aquatic directors at camps in all 5 boroughs. Preferred Skills/Qualifications: 1. 3 years Recreation experience, including 1 year of aquatics experience or equivalent education and experience. 2. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or equivalent certification. 3. American Red Cross CPR or equivalent certification.
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