The mission of Recreation is to enable all New Yorkers to lead physically active and intellectually stimulating lives through sports, fitness, outdoor adventure, technology, education, and the arts. Recreation programs include specialized exercise classes, youth sports, senior activities, summer camps and free after-school programs. Recreation programming occurs throughout the City in NYC Parks recreation centers, parks and playgrounds.

Ocean Breeze Park has a+ 2,500-seat athletic complex that boasts a state-of-the-art indoor track and field amenity, exercise rooms and a food concession. The facility is a premier destination for athletic events, drawing competitors from around the world. Future capital plans include various sport fields and a cross-country running course.

Major Responsibilities
- Under supervision, with some latitude for independent action or decision, is responsible for recreational activities at a recreation center.
- Plan, supervise and promote recreational programs of an assigned area in accordance with the needs and interests of children, teens, adults and seniors.
- Develop and facilitate programming to engage New Yorkers in sports, fitness and outdoor adventure.
- Instruct participants in basic fitness skills including proper equipment use, basic safety precautions and the health benefits of regular exercise.
- Lead group fitness and facilitate sports programs for New Yorkers of all ages.
- Maintain equipment and fitness areas on a daily basis, including inventory of necessary materials and supplies.
- Inspect public areas and report evidence of unsafe or hazardous conditions.
- Establish program objectives, evaluate recreational programs and design cutting-edge curricula.
- Promote NYC Parks Recreation Center memberships and assist in events and special projects.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Collect and submit accurate data, forms, and reports to meet internal deadlines.
- May supervise staff in absence of supervisor.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 648296.

*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 648296 on your cover letter and resume.

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

Work Location: Ocean Breeze, Staten Island

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.

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 credits in recreation, physical education, dance, fine arts, applied arts (including therapy), group work, group dynamics, and community organization, at least 18 credits of which must be in recreation, physical education, dance, fine arts and applied arts (including therapy); or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college plus one year of full-time paid experience in planning, coordinating and supervising recreation programs; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and a combination of education and experience that is equivalent to five years of experience required in "2" above. College education leading to a degree may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 30 credits for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience or 24 credits in recreation, physical education, dance, fine arts, applied arts (including therapy), group work, group dynamics, and community organization, at least 18 credits of which must be in recreation, physical education, dance, fine arts and applied arts (including therapy).

Preference will be given to applicants who are current permanent Recreation Directors or who took and passed the Recreation Director Civil Service Examination (Exam No. 4085). The filing period started on April 3, 2024 and ended on April 23, 2024. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter if you passed the exam. 1. Bachelor’s degree. 2. Experience with coaching sports such as track & field, cross country and team sports. 3. Background in developing fitness and training programs and curriculum for athletes of all skill levels. 4. Experience with event management. 5. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel. 6. Excellent organizational and communication skills. 7. Ability to work afternoons, evenings and weekends. 8. 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.