*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. Recreation programs include specialized exercise classes, youth sports, senior activities, summer camps and free afterschool programs. Recreation programming occurs throughout the City in NYC Parks recreation centers, parks and playgrounds.
The Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center, in East Flatbush, will be an almost 70,000-square-foot facility with an indoor competition pool, gymnasium, teaching kitchen, cardio and strength rooms, dance studio, media lab and programming spaces. This Recreation Center will provide the community with a wide variety of sports, fitness, arts and educational programs for all ages and abilities.
Major Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, develop, plan, and implement recreation activities at a Recreation Center.
- 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 attendance.
- Preserve the condition of the recreation center and ensure that health and safety standards are met.
- Organize and promote special events.
- Enforce all operating procedures to promote utilization of Recreation programs and events.
- Train staff in planning and conducting their activities at Parks facilities including centers, athletic fields, as well as other programmable spaces.
- Conduct periodic inspections of programs, equipment and facilities.
- Investigate and respond to complaints from the public and personnel.
- Attend community meetings.
- Assist center management in collecting and submitting accurate data, forms and financial information to meet internal deadlines.
- Use applications/software such as Xplor Recreation, AMPS and Excel to effectively track membership, out of service equipment, attendance, etc.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by Center Management and the Borough Recreation Office.
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 700473.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
- Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 700473 on your cover letter and resume.
Work Location: Shirley Chisolm Recreation Center, Brooklyn
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.
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)
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience in recreation leadership; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above.
Preferred Skills
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. Excellent management, administrative and communication skills. 2. Experience in planning, scheduling and supervising recreation programs. 3. Two years of experience in fitness, sports instruction/coaching, afterschool childcare and summer camp, arts and culture and outdoor physical activity programming. 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.
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.
