Adventure Course Facilitator

New York City NY

Description

Come work outdoors on an exciting adventure course facility in Queens! Seeking athletic recreation leaders and youth development educators to join Urban Park Rangers at NYC Parks. Help facilitate ropes programs and lead off-course programs focusing on team building, leadership and group dynamics, and perform routine assembly, inspection and maintenance of the adventure course. 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 adventure 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 adventure course. 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/QUALIFICATIONS • Experience using ropes, harnesses, belay systems and carabiners. • Comfortable working at heights. • Ability to lead curricular based programs. • Ability to work weekends. • Experience in youth recreation and education. • Bachelor’s degree. • Driver License. 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 for all other candidates. Salary: $20.98 per hour Positions start April 2021 and end December 2021. Work location: Alley Park Pond, Queens, NY. Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $61.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to an $88.25 background check fee. HOW TO APPLY Send or email resume and cover letter to: ranger.recruitment[atsymbol]parks.nyc.gov John McCoy Urban Park Rangers Attn: Challenge Course Facilitator 1234 Fifth Avenue – 5th floor New York, NY 10029 Learn more at www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. www.nyc.gov/parks