Seasonal & Consultant Positions
Parks & Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Seasonal Positions
Swim Instructors and Instructor Aides
Parks & Recreation seeks Recreation Specialists ($16.78/hour) to organize and instruct children in our Learn to Swim Programs this fall at pools in all 5 boroughs. Three years Recreation experience, including one year of aquatics experience or equivalent education or experience required. ARC WSI or equivalent certification and ARC CPR or equivalent mandatory. EOE.
We also seek Instructor Aides ($10.06 or $12.53/hour, depending on experience) to assist swimming instructors to teach children to swim.
For more information and to apply, call (718) 760-6969, extension 0.
GreenApple Corps
We are looking for candidates interested in improving the city's natural environment who want to make a one-year commitment to the GreenApple Corps, a federally-funded program through an AmeriCorps grant.
Urban Park Ranger/Parks Enforcement Patrol (PDF, 9 KB)
Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP), a division of the Urban Park Service, provides a uniform presence in parks, assists the public, and issues summonses for violating park rules.
Consultant Positions
Part-Time MSW Consultant – PINMSW91908 (PDF, 376 KB)Job Description
- Provide social work services – specifically group work -- to children ages 6-13 in after school sites from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
- Facilitate social work groups with children focused on psycho education, support, and prevention
- Provide special attention to children’s developmental, emotional, and social needs
- Observe and assess children in after school setting and provide referrals for specialized services to families
- Assist in needs assessment and program development
- Collaborate with Parks center staff to create an optimal after school experience for children
Requirements:
- Master’s of Social Work from an accredited school of social work
- Experience working with children a must, preferably in an after school setting
- Energy and creativity
- Knowledge of NYC and willingness to travel a plus
To apply, please download and complete our application. (PDF, 376 KB)
Job Description
• Teach children ages 6-13 in Parks Afterschool program from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Expose children to all aspects of theater, including the rehearsal process, lighting, costuming, sound, and set design
• Create cumulative curriculum for entire school year
• Evaluate children’s progress and tailor instruction to their needs
• Produce a play as a culmination of the children’s work
Requirements
• Associate’s degree
• 2+ years of teaching or drama experience with children
Positions available in all five boroughs.
To apply, please download and complete our application. (PDF, 369 KB)
Part-Time Dance Consultant – PINT291908DANCE (PDF, 367 KB)
Job Description
• Teach children ages 6-13 in Parks Afterschool program from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Expose children to a variety of dance styles that can include modern, jazz, ballet, ethnic, and creative movement
• Create cumulative curriculum for entire school year
• Evaluate children’s progress and tailor instruction to their needs
• Produce a dance recital as a culmination of the children’s work
Requirements
• Associate’s degree
• 2+ years of teaching or dance experience with children
Positions available in all five boroughs.
To apply, please download and complete our application. (PDF, 367 KB)
Part-Time Visual Arts Consultant – PINT391908VISUALARTS (PDF, 375 KB)
Job Description
• Teach children ages 6-13 in Parks Afterschool program from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Expose children to a variety of visual art forms; that can include painting, mask making, and sculpture
• Create cumulative curriculum for entire school year
• Evaluate children’s progress and tailor instruction to their needs
• Collaborate with Parks center staff to plan events that suit community needs
• Lead projects that can culminate in a showing of children’s works
Requirements
• Associate’s degree
• 2+ years of teaching or art experience with children
Positions available in all five boroughs.
To apply, please download and complete our application. (PDF, 375 KB)
Part-Time Music Consultant – PINT491908MUSICIAN (PDF, 366 KB)
Job Description
• Work with children ages 6-13 in Parks Afterschool program from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Teach children to be proficient in an instrument
• Create cumulative curriculum for entire school year
• Evaluate children’s progress and tailor instruction to their needs
• Produce a music recital as a culmination of the children’s work
Requirements
• Associate’s degree
• 2+ years of teaching or music experience with children
Positions available in all five boroughs.
To apply, please download and complete our application. (PDF, 366 KB)