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Director of Operations for Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center

  1. DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION

Posted on

10/23/2026

  1. Full-time

Location

QUEENS

  1. Exam may be required

Department

QN REC AQUATIC CENTER

$95,000.00 – $100,000.00

Job Description

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

*This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Administrative Community Relations Specialist civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent Parks employees in or on leave from a comparable title (e.g. Administrative Staff Analyst or Administrative Manager) or 4) Parks employees who are reachable on the Administrative Community Relations Specialist civil service list or a comparable civil service list or qualify for a comparable title. [Please indicate the exam title, the exam number, and your list number or comparable title on your resume.]

Major Responsibilities

- Under general direction, with great latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, oversee and manage the day-to-day operations, maintenance and programming of the Aquatic Center.
- Perform in-depth analysis and give oversight to the development of programming and daily operations.
- Manage the scheduling and promotion of events and programs.
- Lead short and long-term plans while monitoring revenue and expenditures to assure sound fiscal control.
- Oversee training, scheduling and supervision of staff.
- Coordinate scheduling of pool coverage with Lifeguard supervision.
- Direct the patrolling of the pool and the enforcement of safety rules and regulations in accordance with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other divisions, public officials and the general public.
- Create and maintain an office support system for timely and accurate record keeping, including Xplor Recreation.
- Serve as liaison with community board, local organizations and schools.
- Coordinate membership drives and account for all revenue generated through membership and programs.

Work Location: Queens

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 807659.

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.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request. Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $107.50 background check fee.

nyc.gov/parks

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)

ADMIN COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPEC - 1002F


Minimum Qualifications


1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and four years of satisfactory, full-time community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, developing, evaluating and/or administering a large community service program or activity; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate education above the high school level may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years. Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, on the basis of 30 graduate credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 2 years. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational
equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full-time experience in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above.


Preferred Skills


1. At least 2 years of consecutive city service. 2. Bachelor’s degree. 3. At least 5 years of leadership experience in the aquatics field. 4. Aquatics Facility Operator Certification. 5. First Aid and CPR/AED certifications. 6. Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills. 7. Fluency in Mandarin. 8. Valid New York State driver license. 9. Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

55a Program


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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness


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 Requirement


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.

Additional Information


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.

Job ID

807659

Posted until

2026-11-09

Title code

1002F

Civil service title

ADMIN COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPEC

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Director of Operations for Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

Flushing Meadow Pk Allied Bldg

  1. Constituent Services & Community Programs

Director of Operations for Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center

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