Aquatic Specialist - job 1 of 2

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.

NYC Parks is looking for swim instructors to organize and instruct tots, children, adults, seniors and physically/intellectually challenged persons in our Learn to Swim program this summer.  Swim instructors will also coach swim teams, supervise adult lap swim, teach water exercise classes, and act as Aquatic Directors at camps in all 5 boroughs. Full-time and part-time summer positions available.

1. Three years 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 other recreational pursuit to be performed on the job, as described below; or
2. Major study in that art, craft or other recreational pursuit to be performed on the job, as described below, acquired in a 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.

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

1. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
2. American Red Cross CPR or equivalent certification.
3. Three years of recreation experience, including one year of aquatics experience or equivalent education and experience. 
4. High school diploma or G.E.D.

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 candidates within 90 days of hire.

Duration: June 25 – September 1, 2025

Salary: $24.37 per hour    

Number of Positions: 40

Work Location: Citywide

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $40.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25 background check fee.

HOW TO APPLY: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 699494

*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

For more information email [email protected] or call 718-760-6969 x0          

POST UNTIL: FILLED

References will be required upon request. We appreciate all applicants’ interest in the position, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.