The NYC Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking Recreation Directors. This is an entry-level position with an annual salary range of $41,660-$47,909. NYC Parks offers an excellent benefits package including pension, health, dental and vision coverage and vacation/sick days.
As a Recreation Director, you would establish program objectives, evaluate recreational programs and design cutting-edge curricula, as well as develop and facilitate programming to engage New Yorkers in sports, fitness and outdoor adventures, among many other tasks.
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Minimum qualificationsL
1A 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
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college plus one year of full-time paid experience in planning, coordinating and supervising recreation programs; or
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).
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college plus one year of full-time paid experience in planning, coordinating and supervising recreation programs; or
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).
Preferred skills:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience with coaching sports such as track & field, cross country and team sports.
Background in developing fitness and training programs and curriculum for athletes of all skill levels.
Experience with event management.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work afternoons, evenings and weekends.
Valid New York State driver license.
Experience with coaching sports such as track & field, cross country and team sports.
Background in developing fitness and training programs and curriculum for athletes of all skill levels.
Experience with event management.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work afternoons, evenings and weekends.
Valid New York State driver license.
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.
Supervise, develop and implement afterschool, teen and summer camp curricula that meet all Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) criteria.
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.
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.
Supervise, develop and implement afterschool, teen and summer camp curricula that meet all Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) criteria.
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.
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