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Challenge Course Facilitator Queens NY

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City of New York/Parks & Recreation
Seasonal Job Vacancy Notice
Civil Service Title: Community Associate
Office Title: Challenge Course Facilitator
Salary: $17.69 per hour
Duration: April – November 2012
Work Location: Alley Pond Park Adventure Course, Queens

As stewards of nearly 14 percent of New York City’s land, the Department of Parks & Recreation builds and maintains clean, safe, and accessible parks citywide and programs those parks with recreational, cultural and educational activities for people of all ages. Through this work, Parks & Recreation improves people’s lives, providing outlets for creative expression, opportunities for healthy recreation, and exposure to the restorative beauty of the natural world.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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 challenge 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 challenge 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
  • Experience coordinating and leading curricula-based youth and adult programs.
  • B.A. preferred.
  • Driver’s License preferred.
  • Ability to work weekends as needed.

To apply, please submit cover letter & resume to:

Urban Park Rangers

Attn: Adventure Course Facilitator

1234 Fifth Avenue – 1st floor

New York, NY 10029

Ph: 212-360-2774

Fax: 212-360-2794

E-mail: ranger.recruitment@parks.nyc.gov

Learn more at www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers.

THE CITY OF NEW YORK

AND

THE CITY OF NEW YORK / PARKS & RECREATION

ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

M/F/D/V

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