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Deputy Chief Of Recreation

Posted on Dec. 5, 2025

  • New York, United States of America
  • 130000.0 - 140000.0 USD (yearly)
  • Full Time

Deputy Chief Of Recreation

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Deputy Chief of Recreation

  • DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Posted On: 12/05/2025
  • Full-Time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
  • Exam May Be Required
Department
MN BORO REC

Salary Range:
$130,000.00 – $140,000.00

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Job Description

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

  • This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Administrative Community Relations Specialist civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent Parks employees in or on leave from a comparable title (e.g. Administrative Staff Analyst or Administrative Manager) or 4) Parks employees who are reachable on the Administrative Community Relations Specialist civil service list or a comparable civil service list or qualify for a comparable title. [Please indicate the exam and your list number or comparable title on your resume.]

Major Responsibilities

  • Work with the Borough Chief of Recreation to plan and organize borough recreation programs and special events.
  • Manage and direct Borough Recreation staff, providing leadership and guidance.
  • Monitor time and leave usage for all Borough Recreation employees.
  • Conduct regular evening/weekend inspections to ensure that programs, projects and policies are implemented.
  • Serve as a liaison between public and private organizations; procure donations and sponsorships with the support of Marketing & Special Events.
  • Assist the Borough Chief of Recreation in overseeing the planning, coordination and implementation of capital, requirement and workplace physical improvement projects.
  • Lead the borough office in submitting accurate data, forms and financial information to meet internal deadlines.
- Analyze the long- and short-term needs of the borough in regard to maintenance, staffing and programming, and advise the Borough Chief of Recreation.
  • Prepare marketing, publicity and fundraising materials such as brochures, annual reports, flyers and grant applications.
  • Track center memberships and coordinate membership deposits.

Work Location: TBD

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 760539.

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.

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)

ADMIN COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPEC - 1002F


Minimum Qualifications


1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and four years of satisfactory, full-time community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, developing, evaluating and/or administering a large community service program or activity; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate education above the high school level may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years. Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, on the basis of 30 graduate credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 2 years. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational
equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full-time experience in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above.


Preferred Skills


1. Excellent management, administrative and communication skills. 2. Experience in planning, coordinating and/or supervising recreation programs, a plus. 3. Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills. 4. Strong computer and organizational skills. Familiarity with RecWare and AMPS. 5. Available to work some nights and weekends.

55a Program


This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness


As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement


Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

Additional Information


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.

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Job ID
760539
Posted until
12/29/2025
Title code
1002F
Civil service title
ADMIN COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPEC
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Deputy Chief Of Recreation
  • Experience Level:
    Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
24 West 61 Street
  • Category:
    Constituent Services & Community Programs
Deputy Chief of Recreation


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