Deputy Center Manager
- Pay
- $59,891 – $68,875 per year
- Location
- New York City, NY
- Listed
- 11 days ago
About the role
*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*
NYC Parks serves as the steward for over 30,000 acres of land, which includes 1,000 playgrounds, 36 recreation centers, 66 pools and 14 miles of beach. Our primary responsibility is to build and maintain clean, safe and accessible parks, and to create cultural and educational programs for New Yorkers of all ages to enjoy.
The mission of Recreation is to enable all New Yorkers to lead physically active and intellectually stimulating lives through sports, fitness, outdoor adventure, technology, education, and the arts. Recreation programs include specialized exercise classes, youth sports, senior activities, summer camps and free afterschool programs.
Recreation programming occurs throughout the City in NYC Parks recreation centers, parks and playgrounds.
Major Responsibilities
- Under general supervision of the Center Manager, develop, plan and implement recreation activities.
- Assist in the day-to-day management and operations of a recreation center.
- Use initiative and creative problem solving to manage resources effectively.
- Participate in the development and management of programs including sports, fitness, outdoor adventure, after school/educational activities, performance arts, teen workshops and summer camp.
- Work with partner organizations and agencies to provide programming.
- Supervise recreation and operations staff, alternative workforce and volunteers.
- Represent the Center Manager in community outreach, fundraising and marketing efforts.
- Work with the Center Manager in the creation of comprehensive presentations to community organizations, partnership groups and public officials.
- Oversee the immediate correction of safety hazards and precautions related to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), automated external defibrillator and other similar concerns.
- Track financials, data and produce reports relating to program records, attendance and timesheets.
- Use applications/software such as Xplor Recreation, AMPS, and Excel to effectively track membership, out-of-service equipment, attendance, etc.
Pay and benefits
Additional Information: Appointees to this position will receive an assignment differential of $1,030 in addition to their base salary.
Work Location: TBD
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 808955.
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. Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $107.50 background check fee.
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)
Qualifications & Requirements
- 1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and one year of satisfactory, full-time experience in recreation leadership; or
- 2.An associate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory, full-time experience in recreation leadership; or
- 3.A high school diploma, or its equivalent, and five years of satisfactory, full-time experience in recreation leadership; or
4.Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Experience may be substituted for undergraduate education on the basis of one year of satisfactory, full-time experience equates to 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university. However, all candidates must possess at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least one year of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above.
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From City of New York's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 30, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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