Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleRecreation Complex Manager 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park - Aquatics Complex

679 Riverside Drive

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10031

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience, including 1 year of supervisory experience, directing an athletic, sports or recreation facility or program.

OR a bachelor’s degree in any field and two years of the general experience, including one year of supervisory experience.
Substitution- A master’s degree in park administration, recreation, physical education, fine arts, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.

*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level managers and the park administrative team, the Recreation Complex Manager 1 supervises programs and operations within Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park in the Aquatics Complex. The incumbent performs the following duties:
• Supervises the staff assigned to the Aquatics Complex; coordinates, implements, evaluates, and supervises aquatics programming, water safety programming, and pool operations at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park.
• Works closely with Aquatics Management to develop lifeguards and coordinate the State lifeguard exam.
• Coordinates and/or teaches learn-to-swim programs.
• Supervises and assigns seasonal lifeguards, Water Safety and Instruction Assistants, and lower-level Water Safety and Instruction Supervisors.
• Schedules water safety staff coverage and complex coverage, as needed, and assists with staff recruitment and testing programs.
• Presents and coordinates in-service training for all staff.
• Reviews and ensures staff familiarity with all agency and facility safety policies and procedures regarding pool operations.
• Performs facility inspections of Aquatics Complex including staff and public use areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Supervises physical training and conditioning activities of water safety staff.
• Performs equipment inventories and tracking to ensure daily operational needs are met.
• Provides recommendations for equipment needs.
• Protects swimming areas.
• Conducts pool water tests for turbidity, residual chlorine, and PH levels.
• Performs administrative duties as assigned for overall operational support, such as preparing and checking sign-in sheets and seasonal payroll.
• Prepares written reports, as needed.
• Develops a preventative maintenance program for the complex; documents and coordinates the repair of complex systems, structures, and fixed equipment within the complex.
• May also serve as shift supervisor in another complex, as needed, supervising programs and operations.
• Works closely with volunteers, the community, and vendors to ensure NYS Parks’ mission is always met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• This position is 40 hours per week. Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required as operational needs arise.
• Must be well organized and possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook).
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• May be required to report to other facilities throughout the New York City region on an as-needed basis.

DOWNSTATE ADJUSTMENT: $3,400

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
• Paid Time Off:
o PEF: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
o PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
• Health Care Benefits:
o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• Additional Benefits:
o New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
o NYS Deferred Compensation
o Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
o Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
o Paid Parental / Family Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 163 West 125th Street

17th Floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:

If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. The employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward these three required items by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov.

Application information should be emailed to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. You must include “REC COMPLEX MGR 1 – SG18 - AQUATICS” in the title of your e-mail for consideration. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.