Aquatics Field Facilitator

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES* NYC Parks' Citywide Aquatics offers a variety of swim programs, ranging from learn to swim lessons to recreational swimming to training for swim team competitions. Major Responsibilities • Under supervision of the Aquatics Director and Aquatics Coordinator, with some latitude for independent action or decision, is responsible for Aquatics recreational activities. • Plan, supervise and promote Aquatics programs of an assigned area in accordance with the needs and interests of tots, children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities. • Develop and facilitate programming to engage New Yorkers at indoor and outdoor pool spaces, including water safety classes in and out of pools. • Instruct participants in basic aquatic fitness skills including proper equipment use, basic safety precautions and the health benefits of regular exercise. • Maintain Aquatic equipment and supplies on a daily basis, including inventory of necessary materials and supplies. Inspect programming areas and report evidence of unsafe or hazardous conditions. • Establish Aquatic program objectives; evaluate programs; design cutting edge curricula. • Supervise, develop and coach Aquatic programming staff. • Promote NYC Parks Recreation Center memberships and assist in events and special projects throughout the Public Programs Division. • Provide excellent customer service. How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 785274. *Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume. Work Location: Passerelle Building, Queens *Posting period extended to 09/25/2026. Previous applicants to Job ID# 782592 are still under consideration and need not reapply. NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request. Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee. nyc.gov/parks MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW. For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

Preference will be given to applicants who are current permanent Recreation Directors or employees who have taken and passed the Recreation Director Civil Service Examination (Exam No. 4085). 1. Experience with Aquatics programming. 2. Experience instructing youth in a variety of social skills programs such as conflict resolution and personal development. 3. Knowledge of RecWare. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel. 4. Excellent organizational and communication skills. 5. Ability to work afternoons, evenings, weekends and non-traditional hours. 6. Valid New York State driver license.

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam, or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.