Outdoor Ropes Course Facilitator

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.

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.

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 - December 2024

Work Location: Alley Pond Park, Queens

How To Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 631861.

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 and Job ID# 631861 on your cover letter and resume.

OR

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

OR

Mail to:

John McCoy

Urban Park Rangers

Attn: Outdoor Ropes 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

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.

References will be required upon request.

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

nyc.gov/parks

Minimum Qualifications

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

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. Valid New York State driver license.

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.