Playground Associate

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

NYC Parks serves as the steward for over 30,000 acres of land, which includes 1,000 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, 65,000 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees