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Director of Operations for Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center

Dept of Parks & Recreation

New York, NY · $95k–$100k a year · Posted October 23, 2026

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November 2026

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*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 title, the exam number, and your list number or comparable title on your resume.] Major Responsibilities • Under general direction, with great latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, oversee and manage the day-to-day operations, maintenance and programming of the Aquatic Center. • Perform in-depth analysis and give oversight to the development of programming and daily operations. • Manage the scheduling and promotion of events and programs. • Lead short and long-term plans while monitoring revenue and expenditures to assure sound fiscal control. • Oversee training, scheduling and supervision of staff. • Coordinate scheduling of pool coverage with Lifeguard supervision. • Direct the patrolling of the pool and the enforcement of safety rules and regulations in accordance with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other divisions, public officials and the general public. • Create and maintain an office support system for timely and accurate record keeping, including Xplor Recreation. • Serve as liaison with community board, local organizations and schools. • Coordinate membership drives and account for all revenue generated through membership and programs. Work Location: Queens How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 807659. 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. Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $107.50 background check fee. 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)