Recreation Specialist

Department of Parks and Recreation · All boroughs · $45,986 – $52,873 / yr

≈ $22.11/hr equivalent · $1,769 every 2 weeks, before taxes.

NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $5.11/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.

Pay

$45,986 – $52,873 / yr

Agency

Department of Parks and Recreation

Where

All boroughs

Experience

None required

Check yourself

What they actually ask for.

18 months in a recreational pursuit (sports, arts, aquatics, music, etc.) — high school participation counts — or 3 years of related study/experience.

Taken from the official posting and condensed. We do not reword requirements. If a line is unclear, the official posting is the authority.

Worth knowing

The part nobody tells you.

A teen with a high school sport, art, or hobby background can qualify. Bilingual a plus; weekend hours likely.

The work

What this job is like.

Kids / educationOutdoor workHelping peopleBilingualNo experience needed

Proof

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Checked 2026-09-22. Postings change daily and requirements change with them. Always confirm on the official posting before you rely on anything here.

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