Aquatics Field Facilitator

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking a Recreation Director for NYC Parks Aquatics to plan, supervise and promote aquatic programs across indoor and outdoor pools. You will lead staff, develop curricula, ensure safety and deliver excellent customer service to diverse communities in NYC.

The role requires a relevant degree with credits in recreation, plus experience in planning and supervising programs. Strong organizational and communication skills, and availability for afternoons/evenings/weekends are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 24 credits in recreation or related fields.
• Associate degree + 1 year paid experience in recreation planning.
• High school diploma + 3 years paid recreation experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted with credits substitution.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and promote Aquatics programs in assigned area.
• Instruct participants in aquatic safety and basic fitness.
• Maintain equipment, inventory and report hazards.
• Develop curricula and evaluate program outcomes.
• Supervise Aquatics staff and promote center memberships.
• Provide excellent customer service and teamwork.

Skills

Aquatics experience

Evenings/weekends availability

Organizational & communication skills

Youth/social skills programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 24 recreation credits

Associate degree + 1 year experience

High school diploma + 3 years experience

Education equivalence (30 credits per year)

Tools

RecWare

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

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

NYC Parks' Citywide Aquatics offers a variety of swim programs, ranging from learn to swim lessons to recreational swimming to training for swim team competitions.

Major Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Aquatics Director and Aquatics Coordinator, with some latitude for independent action or decision, is responsible for Aquatics recreational activities.
• Plan, supervise and promote Aquatics programs of an assigned area in accordance with the needs and interests of tots, children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities.
• Develop and facilitate programming to engage New Yorkers at indoor and outdoor pool spaces, including water safety classes in and out of pools.
• Instruct participants in basic aquatic fitness skills including proper equipment use, basic safety precautions and the health benefits of regular exercise.
• Maintain Aquatic equipment and supplies on a daily basis, including inventory of necessary materials and supplies. Inspect programming areas and report evidence of unsafe or hazardous conditions.
• Establish Aquatic program objectives; evaluate programs; design cutting edge curricula.
• Supervise, develop and coach Aquatic programming staff.
• Promote NYC Parks Recreation Center memberships and assist in events and special projects throughout the Public Programs Division.
• Provide excellent customer service.

RECREATION DIRECTOR - 60430

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 credits in recreation, physical education, dance, applied arts (including therapy), group work, group dynamics, and community organization, at least 18 credits of which must be in recreation, physical education, dance, and applied arts (including therapy); or
• An associate degree from an accredited college plus one year of full-time paid experience in planning, coordinating and supervising recreation programs; or
• A high school degree, or its equivalent plus three years of full-time paid experience in planning, coordinating and supervising recreation programs; or
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. 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

Preference will be given to applicants who are current permanent Recreation Directors or employees who have taken and passed the Recreation Director Civil Service Examination (Exam No. 4085).

• 1. Experience with Aquatics programming.
• 2. Experience instructing youth in a variety of social skills programs such as conflict resolution and personal development.
• 3. Knowledge of RecWare.
• 4. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• 5. Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• 6. Ability to work afternoons, evenings, weekends and non-traditional hours.
• 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.

Work Location: Passerelle Building, Queens

Posting period extended to 09/25/2026. Previous applicants to Job ID# 782592 are still under consideration and need not reapply.

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 $104.50 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)

, $48,412.00 – $55,674.00