Aquatic Specialist

City of New York • New York, NY • 27min ago

Job Description

NYC Parks serves as the steward for over 30,000 acres of land, which includes 1,000 playgrounds, 36 recreation centers, 66 pools and 14 miles of beach. Our primary responsibility is to build and maintain clean, safe and accessible parks, and to create cultural and educational programs for New Yorkers of all ages to enjoy. 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 afterschool programs. Recreation programming occurs throughout the City in NYC Parks recreation centers, parks and playgrounds.

Major Responsibilities

Under supervision, conduct dynamic and innovative workshops, sports and specialized recreational programs for the Aquatics Division.

Provide swim instruction to tots, children, adults, seniors, and people with disabilities. Aquatic Specialists may be asked to coach swim teams, supervise lap swim, teach water exercise classes and serve as Aquatics Directors at Summer Camps.

Develop and facilitate programming to engage New Yorkers in aquatic recreational activities.

Lead and coach youth Aquatics programming.

Instruct participants in basic fitness skills, including proper fitness equipment use, basic safety precautions and the health benefits of regular exercise.

Lead aquatics fitness classes for New Yorkers of all ages.

Maintain equipment and fitness areas on a daily basis, including keeping an inventory of necessary materials and supplies. Inspect public spaces 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.

Collect and submit accurate data, forms, and reports to meet internal deadlines.

Work Location: TBD

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 798172.

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

*Current City 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. *Posting period extended to 01/05/2027. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. 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)

RECREATION SPECIALIST (DEPT OF - 06070

Qualifications

18 months of participation in an art, craft or other recreational pursuit as a teacher, performer, coach, official, contestant or demonstrator, including at least one year of experience in that art, craft or recreational pursuit to be performed on the job, as described below; or

Experience or study in that art, craft or recreational pursuit to be performed on the job as described below, acquired in job training, internships, volunteer service, high school, college or other appropriate institution over at least a three-year period; or

"3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience or education in that art, craft or recreational pursuit to be performed on the job as described below.

Job assignments are limited to the following recreational specialties: woodworking , weight lifting, tennis, aquatics, soccer, fencing, golf, gymnastics, ham radio, horseback riding, hockey, figure skating, martial arts, music, nature study, art, photography, dramatics, dance-roller skating, small crafts, sewing, astronomy, auto mechanics, baton twirling, bridge, chess, modern dance, dog obedience, puppetry, boxing and storytelling."

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.

Salary Min: $ 45,986.00

Salary Max: $ 52,873.00

Similar Jobs

Assembly Technician

EXERGY LLC • Garden City, NY • 18min ago

IT & Engineering

Full job description Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements. Verifies sp...

18min ago

Go to Apply

Art Director, Consumer Creative Design (Hybrid)

A&E Television Network LLC • New York, NY • 23min ago

A+E Global Media offers a work environment where employees collaborate in office 3 times per week. New hires must be commutable to one of our current office locations in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford,...

23min ago

Go to Apply

Arraignment Clerk

City of New York • New York, NY • 23min ago

Management & Administrative

Job Description The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County ("BXDA") is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County comm...

23min ago

Go to Apply

Staff Occupational Therapist - Langone Orthopedic Center, Outpatient Hand Therapy, (CHT)

NYU Langone Medical Center • New York, NY • 25min ago

Hospital & Medical

Job ID: 1161423_RR00120131 Facility: NYU Langone Medical Center Position Type: Full-Time/Regular NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigor...

25min ago

Go to Apply

Registered Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem)

Hackensack Meridian Health • North Bergen, NJ • 28min ago

Hospital & Medical

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collab...

28min ago

Go to Apply

Physical Therapy Assistant-PD

Catholic Health Services • Roslyn, NY • 29min ago

Hospital & Medical

Overview St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a nati...

29min ago

Go to Apply

Annual Disclosure Paralegal

City of New York • New York, NY • 29min ago

Legal & Paralegal

Job Description The New York City Conflicts of Interest Board ("COIB") is seeking a Paralegal to work primarily in its Annual Disclosure and Legal Advice Units and to support the work of its Enforcement Unit and the Spec...

29min ago

Go to Apply

Anesthesia Technician Supervisor - ASC Manhasset

NYU Langone Medical Center • Mineola, NY • 29min ago

Hospital & Medical

Job ID: 1160071_RR00118648 Facility: NYU Langone Medical Center Position Type: Full-Time/Regular NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic a...

29min ago

Go to Apply

Anesthesia Tech I, temporary full time

NYU Langone Medical Center • New York, NY • 30min ago

Hospital & Medical

Job ID: 1168975_RR00126708 Facility: NYU Langone Medical Center Position Type: Temporary NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focu...

30min ago

Go to Apply

Analyst, Investor Relations

S&P Global • New York, NY • 30min ago

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 10 The Role: The Investor Relations team is seeking an Analyst to support high-visibility communications with investors and analysts and provide senior leaders with timely...

30min ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)