Summer Sports Experience Coach - Recreation Supervisor

Public Programs, a division of NYC Parks will operate a 'Summer Sports Experience' program at 5 locations. NYC Parks
Summer Sports Experience will offer children ages 6 – 13 opportunities to participate in sports, fitness and outdoor adventure
within the Parks. During this fun-filled summer program children will learn to play multiple sports including but not limited to
Football, Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Applicant should have experience in coaching, and or playing multiple sports, and must feel comfortable teaching
skills to youth participants.
• Organize and implement group or team games, tournaments, multi-game events and other formal competitive activities.
• Develop various curricula to meet facility needs, facilitate skill development among participants/staff and evaluate outcomes
and objectives during and after program implementation.
• Demonstrate good oral communication skills, be able to take and give direction, and create and facilitate lesson
plans for event management.
• Document and report accurate records of attendance, incidents and injuries.
• Maintain the health and safety of children under your supervision.
• Ensure proper health and safety standards of areas utilized by children.
• Inspect play areas and report evidences of unsafe or hazardous conditions and remove children from such areas.
Cordon off or remove hazardous equipment before allowing children to resume activities.
• Uphold discipline and prevent disturbances within the recreational area.
• Applicants must be able to work both independently and in groups.
• Applicants must be willing to travel via public transportation throughout New York City.
 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience in recreation leadership;
or
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above.
 

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
1. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
2. Experience coaching, sports and fitness.
3. CPR/First Aid certified- trained within one year.