Playground Associate

NYC Parks serves as the steward for over 30000 acres of land which includes 1000 playgrounds 36 recreation centers 66 pools and 14 miles of beach. Our primary responsibility is to build and maintain clean safe and accessible parks and to create cultural and educational programs for New Yorkers of all ages to enjoy. 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 afterschool programs. Recreation programming occurs throughout the City in NYC Parks recreation centers parks and playgrounds.

The new 65000 square foot Mary Cali Dalton Recreation Center in Staten Island will be a state-of the art community hub offering many programming options and amenities to encourage learning recreation and fitness. The center will feature a gymnasium fitness rooms and multi-purpose rooms that will host a variety of Afterschool Summer Camp Robotics and Arts & Cultural programs.

Major Responsibilities

-Under supervision organize group or team games tournaments multi-game events and other formal competitive activities.
-Distribute collect and perform minor repair and adjustments to athletic equipment and play materials.
-Ensure proper health and safety standards of playground by removing broken glass litter or other hazardous materials.
-Inspect play areas and reports evidence of unsafe or hazardous conditions. Cordon off or remove hazardous equipment. Write work orders for repairs.
-Organize the community by attending meetings and assemble volunteers to assist in recreational programming including teen programs holiday events working with mobile units and upkeep of the playground and facilities.
-Uphold discipline and prevent disturbances within the recreational area.
-Accurately record and track memberships enrollments attendance and facility permits for membership office.
-Coordinate mailing lists fliers and correspondence for the special events division.
-Collect and submit accurate data forms and reports to meet internal deadlines.

How to Apply: Go to and search for Job ID# 765264

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

*Current City 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. References will be required upon request.

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PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATE - 06664

Qualifications :

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two summer seasons or six months of experience as an instructor counselor or coach in an organized recreational program; or
2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and completion of sixty credits toward a baccalaureate degree in an accredited college; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to 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