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About the Role

NYC Parks seeks 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.

Responsibilities

Lead ropes course and climbing activities at Alley Pond Park.
Develop engaging activities for diverse audiences.
Greet participants and host daily programs at Alley Pond Park.
Inspect and maintain ropes course equipment both structural and worn by program attendees.
Ensure a safe environment for climbing both emotional and physical.

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.
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above requirement.

Skills

Facilitate high and low-ropes programs
Lead off-course programs focusing on team building, leadership, and group dynamics
Perform routine assembly, inspection and maintenance of challenge course

Location

Alley Pond Park, Queens

Work Type

Full-time
Contract

Experience Level

3 years of experience

Education Level

High school graduation or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

USD 24.38 - USD 24.38

Benefits

Healthcare benefits
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Free membership to recreation centers

About the Company

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, 65 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 660,000 street trees and five 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.

Equal Opportunity

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.