Recreation Director

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 after-school 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 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 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.How to Apply : Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 700484. All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.Work Location : Shirley Chisolm Recreation Center, BrooklynNOTE : All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.nyc.gov / parksMOVEMENT 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 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); orA baccalaureate degree from an accredited college plus one year of full-time paid experience in planning, coordinating, and supervising recreation programs; orA 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 Preference will be given to applicants who are current permanent Recreation Directors or employees who passed the Recreation Director Civil Service Examination (Exam No. 4085).Bachelor’s or master's degree in physiology, recreation, or a sports-related field.Experience recruiting, instructing, and coaching sports, including girls’, women’s, and non-traditional sports.Experience with fine arts, performing arts, and decorative arts.Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.Proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.CPR and AED certified.Valid New York State driver license.Able to work weekends and non-traditional hours.Fluency in Spanish, Korean, Mandarin / Cantonese, or Polish.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 is 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr