Outdoor Ropes Course Facilitator

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1000 playgrounds 1800 basketball courts 550 tennis courts 65 public pools 51 recreational facilities 15 nature centers 14 golf courses and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 660000 street trees and five million more in parks. We are New York Citys principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts world-class sports events and cultural festivals.

The Urban Park Rangers of the City of New York/Parks & Recreation seek athletic outdoor recreation leaders and youth development outdoor educators to work as facilitators at an exciting challenge course facility in Queens. Facilitate high and low-ropes programs for a diverse community including youth adults and people with disabilities. Lead off-course programs focusing on team building leadership and group dynamics. Perform routine assembly inspection and maintenance of challenge course.

Candidates hired for these positions are eligible for healthcare benefits.

In addition staff earn vacation and sick leave every month and can receive free membership to our recreation centers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

-Lead ropes course and climbing activities at Alley Pond Park.
-Develop engaging activities for diverse audiences.
-Greet participants and host daily programs at Alley Pond Park.
-Inspect and maintain ropes course equipment both structural and worn by program attendees.
-Ensure a safe environment for climbing both emotional and physical.

Work Location: Alley Pond Park Queens

Duration: April 2026 to December 2026

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $68.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25 background check fee.

How to Apply: Go to and search for Job ID# 768488.

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.

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References will be required upon request.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualifications :

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is 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.

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Employment Type :

Full-time