Park & Recreation Aide 7 (Kayak Instruction)

3 weeks ago


Brooklyn, United States Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Full time

**Minimum Qualifications**

There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.

**Duties Description**

Under the supervision of the Environmental Educator 1 and the Deputy Park Director, the incumbent will:

- Lead kayak programs from the Penn Water Access Area, including Learn-to Kayak, Sunset Paddles, and Kayak Tours of Jamaica Bay. This includes:
1. Teach visitors the essentials of paddling and water safety.
2. Check-in, outfit, launch and land paddlers.
3. Deliver a fun experience while adapting to tidal currents, weather, and marine traffic.
- Set up and care for boats and gear, help maintain inventory of equipment.
- Assist in supervising and teaching summer seasonal educators and Student Conservation Association members paddling safety, and technical skills.
- Occasional support at other recreational programs, including the Shirley Chisholm State Park Bike Library or public Learn-to-Fish programs.
- Perform in field work to support stewardship and park operations as needed; provide excellent customer service to patrons by answering questions and disseminating information.

**Additional Comments**

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:

- Must have at least one year of on-water guiding experience.
- Must possess CPR and First Aid certs or be willing to obtain them as term and condition of employment.
- Must have Level 2 ACA (American Canoe Association) or BCU (British Canoe Union) kayaking certs as term and condition of employment.
- Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor; must be able to lift at least 30+ pounds to move boats.
- Must possess excellent communication skills and be able to speak publicly to diverse audiences.
- Must have experience working with variety of age groups and aquatic skill levels.
- Must be willing to work outdoors and in all weather conditions.
- Must be available to work a varied schedule, including weekends, holidays, and nights. The schedule will be varied and set at the beginning of the paddling season with applicants’ availability in mind.
- Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
- Must be willing willingness to learn about, ecology in Jamaica Bay and Shirley Chisholm State Parks history.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and is eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage. There is opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time & service requirements has been met.
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

- Paid Time Off:

- PEF and CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
- M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
- PEF and M/C: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
- Health Care Benefits:

- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- Additional Benefits:

- New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
- NYS Deferred Compensation
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Paid Parental / Family Leave

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