Citywide Sports Director

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

Major Responsibilities

-Under general direction with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment work closely with the Assistant Commissioner for Public Programs and the Chief of Programming & Strategic Management for Recreation to perform very responsible work for the Recreation Division.
-Provide dynamic leadership for the creation development and implementation of sports programs and partnerships.
-Provide leadership to a small team of full-time or seasonal staff as well as interns volunteers and program partners.
-Lead borough Sports Coordinators with eye toward innovation excellent communication and cutting-edge management techniques.
-Work with service and product vendors related to Citywide sports initiatives. Organize and report on budgeting and sports spending.
-Coordinate and manage special events and programs including coordinating event logistics equipment needs staffing and creating run of show documents to deliver vibrant inclusive and dynamic experiences.
-Execute internal and external engagement/promotion plans for upcoming events; recruiting participants designing curricula creating fliers promoting opportunities and documenting program success.
-Document programs via photography and program summaries engage in program evaluation data collection program reporting and analysis.
-Manage valuable existing sports partnerships and assist in the initiation of new ones including partnerships with the governing bodies of various sports.
-Write program proposals as well as researching and applying for grant opportunities.
-Provide administrative and operational leadership to other Recreation efforts as directed.
-Develop and deliver on-going staff development training and opportunities for all staff.
-Oversee the monitoring of program records such as attendance data weekly reports timesheets snack reports and expenditures. Ensure high program standards via site visits audits parental feedback and interviews.
-Assist with special projects as necessary.

Work Location: Arsenal North Manhattan

How to Apply: Go to and search for Job ID# 760565.

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

*Current 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 12/29/2025. Previous applicants to Job ID# 717767 are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

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COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Qualifications :

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in 1 above.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time