Swim Instructor Assistant

NYC Parks is the steward of more than 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 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.

NYC Parks & Recreation is looking for Swim Instructor Assistants to organize and instruct tots children adults seniors and physically/intellectually challenged persons in our Learn to Swim program this summer. Swim instructors Assistants will also coach swim teams supervise adult lap swim teach water exercise classes and act as Aquatic Directors at camps in all 5 boroughs. Full-time and part-time summer positions available.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

-Under supervision assist in conducting dynamic and innovative workshops sports and specialized recreational programs for the Aquatics Division.
-Provide swim instruction to tots children adults seniors and people with disabilities. Swim Instructor Assistants may be asked with coaching swim teams supervising lap swim teaching water exercise classes and to serve as Aquatics Directors at Summer Camps.
-Develop and facilitate programming to engage New Yorkers in aquatic recreational activities.
-Lead Aquatics fitness classes for New Yorkers of all ages.
-Maintain equipment and fitness areas daily including keeping an inventory of necessary materials and supplies.
-Inspect public spaces and report evidence of unsafe or hazardous conditions.
-Promote NYC Parks Recreation Center memberships and assist in events and special projects.
-Collect and submit accurate data forms and reports to meet internal deadlines.

Number of Positions: TBD

Work Location: Citywide

Duration: June 20 2026 September 5 2026

Fees: Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.

How to Apply: Go to and search for Job ID# 773725.

*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 all applicants interest in the position only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

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CITY SEASONAL AIDE - 91406

Qualifications :

While there are no formal education or experience requirements certain programs may require such standards. Good physical condition is required for certain programs.

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