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Aquatic Specialist
- DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Posted on
11/06/2026
- Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- No exam required
Department
Central Recreation
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Job Description
Major Responsibilities
- Under supervision, conduct dynamic and innovative workshops, sports and specialized recreational programs for the Aquatics Division.
- Provide swim instruction to tots, children, adults, seniors, and people with disabilities. Aquatic Specialists may be asked to coach swim teams, supervise lap swim, teach water exercise classes and serve as Aquatics Directors at Summer Camps.
- Develop and facilitate programming to engage New Yorkers in aquatic recreational activities.
- Lead and coach youth Aquatics programming.
- Instruct participants in basic fitness skills, including proper fitness equipment use, basic safety precautions and the health benefits of regular exercise.
- Lead aquatics fitness classes for New Yorkers of all ages.
- Maintain equipment and fitness areas on a daily basis, including keeping an inventory of necessary materials and supplies. Inspect public spaces and report evidence of unsafe or hazardous conditions.
- Establish program objectives, evaluate recreational programs and design cutting-edge curricula.
- Promote NYC Parks Recreation Center memberships and assist in events and special projects.
- Collect and submit accurate data, forms, and reports to meet internal deadlines.
Work Location: TBD
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 798172.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
- Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 01/05/2027. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. 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 $107.50 background check fee.
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RECREATION SPECIALIST (DEPT OF - 06070
Minimum Qualifications
1. 18 months of participation in an art, craft or other recreational pursuit as a teacher, performer, coach, official, contestant or demonstrator, including at least one year of experience in that art, craft or recreational pursuit to be performed on the job, as described below; or
2. Experience or study in that art, craft or recreational pursuit to be performed on the job as described below, acquired in job training, internships, volunteer service, high school, college or other appropriate institution over at least a three-year period; or
"3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience or education in that art, craft or recreational pursuit to be performed on the job as described below.
Job assignments are limited to the following recreational specialties: woodworking , weight lifting, tennis, aquatics, soccer, fencing, golf, gymnastics, ham radio, horseback riding, hockey, figure skating, martial arts, music, nature study, art, photography, dramatics, dance-roller skating, small crafts, sewing, astronomy, auto mechanics, baton twirling, bridge, chess, modern dance, dog obedience, puppetry, boxing and storytelling."
Preferred Skills
1. At least 2 years of consecutive city service. 2. Coursework in physiology, recreation or a sports related field. 3. Experience recruiting, instructing and coaching sports, including girls’, women’s and nontraditional sports. 4. Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills. 5. Proficiency in computer software including Microsoft 365. 6. Valid New York State driver license. 7. Able to work weekends and non-traditional hours. 8. Bilingual.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
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.
Additional Information
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.
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Job ID
798172
Posted until
01/05/2027
Title code
06070
Civil service title
RECREATION SPECIALIST (DEPT OF
Title classification
Pending Classification-2
Business title
Aquatic Specialist
- Experience level: Entry-Level
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
105 St & 5 Ave
- Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs
Aquatic Specialist
Salary : $45,986 - $52,873