Aquatics Specialist

NYC Parks & Recreation is looking for Swim Instructors to organize and instruct tots, children, adults, seniors and physically/intellectually challenged persons in the Learn to Swim program this summer. Swim instructors will also coach swim teams, supervise adult lap swim, teach water exercise classes, and act as Aquatic Directors at camps in all 5 boroughs. Duration: 8 to 9 months. Expected start date: 10/1/2026. Part-time/flexible hours of up to 21 hours per week. Positions: 40. Location: Citywide. Hired candidates will be subject to a $40.00 processing fee; hired candidates not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $107.50 background check fee.

Responsibilities

Conduct workshops, sports and specialized recreational programs for the Aquatics Division under supervision; Provide swim instruction to tots, children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities; Coach swim teams, supervise lap swim, teach water exercise classes and serve as Aquatics Directors at Summer Camps; Develop and facilitate programming to engage New Yorkers in aquatic recreational activities; Lead and coach youth Aquatics programming; Instruct participants in basic fitness skills and basic safety precautions; Lead aquatics fitness classes for New Yorkers of all ages; Maintain equipment and fitness areas daily, including keeping an inventory of materials and supplies; Inspect public spaces and report unsafe or hazardous conditions; Establish program objectives, evaluate recreational programs and design curricula; Promote NYC Parks Recreation Center memberships and assist in events and special projects; Collect and submit accurate data, forms and reports to meet internal deadlines

Requirements

18 months of participation in an art, craft or other recreational pursuit as a teacher, performer, coach, official, contestant or demonstrator, including at least one year of experience in that pursuit; or experience or study in the recreational pursuit acquired over at least a three-year period (job training, internships, volunteer service, high school, college or other appropriate institution); or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience; all candidates must have at least one year of experience or education in aquatics