Administrative Park & Recreation Manager

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

* This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Administrative Park & Recreation Manager civil service title or 2) on leave from the title.

Major Responsibilities

- Under the executive or general direction of Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs of Recreation, with varying degrees of latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, provide innovative leadership in improving assigned Recreation Centers, outdoor programs and events.
- Supervise Recreation and other assigned staff.
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Kids in Motion, Summer Sports Experience, Movies under the Stars, Arts and Cultural and other programs in a borough. Help schedule, provide support and identify alternative sites for associated programs.
- Engage in fundraising for special projects.
- Aggressively pursue the proper development and execution of outdoor events and programming in a designated locale.
- Manage complex borough resources providing assistance and wise allocations across all districts and Centers. Discuss needs and schedules with Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs to coordinate efforts effectively.
- Provide Borough Chiefs with weekly status reports on events and programming status at Recreation Centers and surrounding parkland.
- Attend community board meetings and respond to the needs of community organizations, partnership groups and public officials.
- Track area programs and activities using Xplor.
- Manage and direct complex jobs and projects that require prompt attention and resolution.
- Coordinate and develop volunteer projects in Centers under their purview.

Work Location: TBD

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 774769.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current 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. References will be required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

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

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

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