Eight Positions: Outdoor Ropes Course Facilitator

Organization

NYC Department of Parks & Recreation

Job Posted

March 19, 2024

Job status

Open

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

https://www.nycgovparks.org/opportunities/jobs

Careers

Contact Name

Bernice M Burgos

Contact Email

bernice.burgos@parks.nyc.gov

Contact Phone

2128307884

Deadline to Apply

Location

Alley Pond Park, Queens
New York, NY
United States
The Urban Park Rangers of the City of New York/Parks & Recreation seek athletic, outdoor recreation leaders and youth development outdoor educators to work as facilitators at an exciting challenge course facility in Queens. Facilitate high and low-ropes programs for a diverse community including youth, adults, and people with disabilities. Lead off-course programs focusing on team building, leadership, and group dynamics. Perform routine assembly, inspection and maintenance of challenge course.

Summary

Candidates hired for these positions are eligible for healthcare benefits.
In addition, staff earn vacation and sick leave every month and can receive free membership to our recreation centers.

Duration: April 2024 – mid-December 2024
Number of Positions: 8

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or

2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Experience using ropes, harnesses, belay systems and carabiners.
  2. Comfortable working at heights.
  3. Ability to lead curricular based programs.
  4. Ability to work weekends.
  5. Experience in youth recreation and education.
  6. Associate degree or higher.
  7. 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 for all other candidate within 90 days of hire.

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $68.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to an $88.25 background check fee.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit resume and cover letter to: ranger.recruitment@parks.nyc.gov or mail to:

John McCoy

Urban Park Rangers

Attn: Adventure Course Facilitator

1234 Fifth Avenue – 5th floor

New York, NY 10029

Ph: 212-360-2774; Fax: 212-360-2794

If you have questions about the position or require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, call 212-360-2774 or email: ranger.recruitment@parks.nyc.gov

nyc.gov/parks

 

Compensation Information

$26.37 Per Hour