Organization
Job Posted
March 17, 2022
Job Category
Remote
No
Location
United States
Summary
Come work outdoors at an exciting adventure course in Queens! Be a part of providing an unforgettable outdoor adventure that fosters trust, problem solving, and team building in a safe, secure environment.
NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land — 14 percent of New York City — including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets.
We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 67 public pools, 51 recreational facilities, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 600,000 street trees and two million more in parks. We are New York City's principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts, world-class sports events and cultural festivals.
Employees who work for 6 months or longer are eligible for healthcare benefits.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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 the Alley Pond Adventure course.
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 adventure course.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using ropes, harnesses, belay systems and carabiners.
- Comfortable working at heights.
- Ability to lead curricular based programs.
- Ability to work weekends.
- Experience in youth recreation and education.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 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 for all other candidate within 90 days of hire.
Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $61.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to an $88.25 background check fee.
Vaccination Requirement: As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.
How to apply:
Go to nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 522617.
POST DATE: 03/03/2022
POST UNTIL: FILLED
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email: ranger.recruitment@parks.nyc.gov