Aquatic Specialist
About The Position
NYC Parks is hiring an Aquatic Specialist to develop and deliver aquatic recreation programming through the Aquatics Division. Under supervision, the specialist conducts workshops, sports, and specialized recreational programs, provides swim instruction to participants of all ages and abilities, and may coach swim teams, supervise lap swim, teach water exercise, or serve as an Aquatics Director at Summer Camps. The role also involves leading youth aquatics and fitness classes, maintaining equipment and fitness areas, evaluating programs, promoting recreation center memberships, and completing program documentation.
Requirements
- Meet one of the stated Recreation Specialist qualification pathways: 18 months of participation in an art, craft, or recreational pursuit as a teacher, performer, coach, official, contestant, or demonstrator, including at least one year in the specialty to be performed; or experience or study in that specialty acquired through job training, internships, volunteer service, high school, college, or another appropriate institution over at least three years; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.
- All candidates must have at least one year of experience or education in the recreational specialty to be performed. Aquatics is among the listed specialties.
Responsibilities
- Conduct 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.
- Coach swim teams, supervise lap swim, teach water exercise classes, or serve as an Aquatics Director at Summer Camps as requested.
- Develop and facilitate programming that engages New Yorkers in aquatic recreational activities.
- Lead and coach youth Aquatics programming.
- Instruct participants in basic fitness skills, proper fitness equipment use, basic safety precautions, and the health benefits of regular exercise.
- Lead aquatics fitness classes for New Yorkers of all ages.
- Maintain equipment and fitness areas daily, including inventorying necessary materials and supplies.
- Inspect public spaces and report evidence of unsafe or hazardous conditions.
- Establish program objectives, evaluate recreational programs, and design curricula.
- Promote NYC Parks Recreation Center memberships and assist with events and special projects.
- Collect and submit accurate data, forms, and reports by internal deadlines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
