Aquatics Specialist & Swim Program Leader

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s NYC Parks department seeks a Recreation Specialist to design and deliver aquatic and general recreation programs. You will run workshops, supervise activities, and ensure safety while engaging diverse community groups.

Responsibilities include leading youth programs, teaching basic fitness, maintaining equipment, collecting data, and promoting memberships. Qualification highlights include 18 months in a recreational pursuit and related study or experience.

Qualifications

• 18 months of participation in an art, craft or other recreational pursuit as a teacher, performer, coach, official, contestant or demonstrator.
• Experience or study in that art, craft or recreational pursuit acquired through job training, internships, or education over at least three years.
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, conduct dynamic and innovative workshops, sports and recreational programs.
• Provide aquatic and other recreational programming for diverse groups.
• Lead and coach youth activities, and teach basic fitness and safety principles.
• Maintain equipment and facilities daily, and report hazards.
• Collect and submit accurate data and reports to meet deadlines.

Education

Recreational pursuit participation

Experience or study in recreation

Education/experience equivalence

Job description

The City of New York’s NYC Parks department seeks a Recreation Specialist to design and deliver aquatic and general recreation programs. You will run workshops, supervise activities, and ensure safety while engaging diverse community groups.

Responsibilities include leading youth programs, teaching basic fitness, maintaining equipment, collecting data, and promoting memberships. Qualification highlights include 18 months in a recreational pursuit and related study or experience.