*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

The mission of the Recreation Division is to enable all New Yorkers to lead physically active and intellectually stimulating lives through sports, fitness, outdoor adventure, technology, education and the arts. The Aquatics Division offers a variety of swim programs, ranging from learn to swim lessons to recreational swimming to training for swim team competitions.

Major Responsibilities
- Working with the Citywide Aquatic Office, under supervision of the Assistant Commissioner for Public Program’s Office, develop, plan and implement aquatic recreation programs in an assigned borough, with an emphasis on communication with Central Recreation.
- Lead customer service and related training for Aquatic staff in a borough. Utilize metrics, track data, provide reports as requested.
- Perform site visits and program quality reviews for Aquatic Programs happening in non-Parks pools.
- Determine recreational needs of target groups and communities; develop and implement programming to address those needs.
- Develop key partnerships to enhance programming including supplemental workshops.
- Elicit community participation in activities to drive recreation center membership and program attendance.
- Organize and promote special events with Borough Recreation and the Citywide Aquatic Office.
- Work with Central Recreation to track data from Aquatics programs in a borough.
- Evaluate Aquatic staff in coordination with the Citywide Aquatic Office.
- Investigate and respond to complaints from the public and personnel.
- Attend community meetings and other Agency meetings.
- Use applications/software such as Xplor Recreation, AMPS and Excel. Assist in maintaining records, files, and online resources.
- Assist in staff development and training opportunities including creation, implementation and integration with various divisions within Public Programs.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner.


How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 716383.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: TBD

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

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MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

RECREATION SUPERVISOR - 60440

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience in recreation leadership; or
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above.

Preference will be given to applicants who are current permanent Recreation Supervisors or employees who passed the Recreation Supervisor Civil Service Examination (Exam No. 5555 or Exam No. 5148). 1. Knowledge and application of teaching swimming and water safety skills. 2. Excellent management, administrative and communication skills. 3. Experience in planning, scheduling, supervising and implementing recreation programs. 4. Strong writing skills and computer knowledge. 5. Available to work evenings and weekends as needed. 6. Bilingual a plus. 7. Valid New York State driver license.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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 within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.