Center Manager

*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.

The approximately 65,000 square feet Mary Cali Dalton Recreation Center will be a state-of the art community hub, offering a host of programming options and amenities to encourage learning, recreation, and fitness. The center will feature a gymnasium, fitness rooms, and multi-purpose rooms that will host a variety of Afterschool, Summer Camp, Robotics, and Arts & Cultural programs.

Major Responsibilities

• Under supervision, manage and oversee the operation and maintenance of a recreation center.
• Develop and administer recreation programs.
• Oversee center inspections, evaluate repair needs and take appropriate action to maintain facility.
• Supervise, evaluate and provide dynamic leadership to a diverse staff.
• Manage the development and implementation of Center’s revenue plan.
• Coordinate membership drives and account for all revenue generated through membership and programs.
• Develop and institute grant-funded programs.

Ensure that all center funds are accurately tracked.

• Work closely with all organizations and individuals contracted to provide services to the center; maintain records of services rendered.
• Serve as liaison with community boards, local organizations and schools.
• Provide Borough Chief of Recreation with needs analyses and budget justifications.
• Coordinate center safety protocols; manage the proper deployment and training of all CPR and AED certified staff, as well as the proper maintenance of related safety equipment.
• Conduct weekly staff meetings and seasonal training seminars.

**Appointees to this position will receive an assignment differential of $1,030 in addition to their base salary.

Work Location: Mary Cali Dalton Recreation Center, Staten Island How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID#

• 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. *Posting period extended to 07/13/2026. Previous applicants to Job ID# 758382 are still under consideration and need not reapply.

References will be required upon request.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and one year of satisfactory, full-time experience in recreation leadership; or
• An associate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory, full-time experience in recreation leadership; or
• A high school diploma, or its equivalent, and five years of satisfactory, full-time experience in recreation leadership; or
• 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.

Preferred Skills

Preference will be given to applicants who are current permanent Recreation Supervisors or employees who have taken and passed the Recreation Supervisor Civil Service Examination (Exam No. 5148).

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent management, administrative and communication skills.
• Two (2) years of experience planning, supervising and implementing recreation programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to program and schedule an indoor pool facility.
• Bilingual.
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Valid New York State driver license.

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.