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  • Park Manager — Aero Adventure Park
    Park Manager — Aero Adventure Park
    5 days ago
    $70000–$90000 yearly
    Full-time
    Long Island City, Queens

    Park Manager — Aero Adventure Park Location: 11-49 44th Road, Long Island City, NY Position: Full-time, on-site Salary: $70,000–$90,000 annually, depending on experience Start Date: Flexible; candidates available to start soon are encouraged to apply. Help Build Something Exciting Aero Adventure Park is preparing to open an indoor adventure and family entertainment destination in Long Island City. We are looking for a hands-on Park Manager to help build our team and deliver a safe, welcoming, and exciting experience for our guests. You will work directly with ownership, which will be actively involved in daily operations. As an early member of a smaller company, you will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, shape operating procedures, and take on increasing leadership responsibilities as the business grows. Your Role You will lead daily park operations, including hiring, scheduling, staff training, safety, guest service, and birthday party execution. Before opening, you will help recruit and train the team and prepare the park for guests. Responsibilities • Recruit, interview, and hire employees in partnership with ownership., • Create staff schedules that meet operational needs, approved labor budgets, and attraction supervision requirements., • Train and coach employees and shift leads on safety, guest service, and daily responsibilities., • Assign staff positions, coordinate breaks, and maintain appropriate coverage throughout each shift., • Oversee admissions, attractions, party hosts, and other guest-facing operations., • Lead opening and closing procedures and maintain a clean, organized, guest-ready facility., • Ensure safety checks and inspections are completed and documented., • Enforce park rules, respond to incidents, and communicate concerns promptly to ownership., • Identify maintenance issues and remove unsafe equipment or attractions from service., • Coordinate birthday parties and group events, including staffing, room preparation, supplies, timing, and cleanup., • Resolve guest concerns professionally and handle refunds within approved policies., • Support ticket and membership sales through staff coaching., • Monitor labor usage and daily operating results and recommend improvements., • Work alongside frontline employees during busy periods. Qualifications • At least 3 years of management or supervisory experience in family entertainment, recreation, hospitality, restaurants, retail, or a similar customer-facing business., • Experience hiring, scheduling, training, and leading employees., • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills., • A hands-on leadership style and a consistent commitment to safety., • Familiarity with point-of-sale systems, scheduling software, and basic reporting., • Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods., • Trampoline park, adventure park, or family entertainment center experience preferred., • Hold a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Food Protection Certificate and provide proof of certification, • New-location opening experience and CPR/First Aid certification are a plus. The role involves frequent movement throughout a busy indoor park and regular interaction with guests and employees, with reasonable accommodations as applicable. Compensation and Benefits • $70,000–$90,000 annual base salary, based on relevant experience and qualifications., • Medical insurance with an anticipated employer contribution of 50% toward employee-only premiums, subject to final plan terms and eligibility., • 10 paid vacation days annually., • Paid sick leave., • Direct access to ownership and the opportunity to help shape the business., • Opportunities for advancement into general management or broader leadership roles as the company grows, based on performance and business needs. Grow With Aero We are looking for someone who wants to build a career with us. Joining Aero at this early stage means your ideas, initiative, and leadership can have a direct impact on the park’s success. As the business develops, we want strong team members to grow with it.

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  • Coach for Gymnastics, Parkour or Capoeira
    Coach for Gymnastics, Parkour or Capoeira
    1 month ago
    $25–$60 hourly
    Part-time
    Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

    Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour Job description: We are looking for ENERGETIC, OUTGOING, FUN and DEPENDABLE LEADERS! • Part time - great for college students! Most classes take place 2:30-6pm., • Must be dependable, live in Brooklyn or willing to travel to Brooklyn., • Must have good time management skills and be self motivated., • We are looking for individuals with background in rhythmic and artistic gymnastics, dance, parkour, circus and physical education to lead recreational classes for children of 3 - 12 year old Job Description: To create and teach, structured lesson plans (many lesson plans are already in place.) Motivate groups of children ages 3 to 12, ensuring that they learn recreational gymnastics/parkour in a SAFE but FUN manner. Perform basic spotting techniques or learn spotting techniques. Work with and support other instructors in a co-teaching capacity. Individuals must be willing to commit to the established schedules and be on time. Qualified individuals might have backgrounds such as the following: • Gymnasts, Dancers, Athletes, • Physically fit and willing to train as a coach, • Experience in working with children, • Physical Education majors who've in school settings Please send resume and any other information available. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Classes take place in Brooklyn. Ability to relate well to children. Successful teaching skills and ability to teach advanced gymnastics routines is a plus! We are looking for strong communication skills with the ability to work well in a team and collaborative coaching environment. We strive to create a "Good-Vibes-Only" positive and respectful work environment. Must be able to pass reference checks, fingerprint, sex offender and criminal checks. Job Type: Part-time Benefits: • Employee discount, • Flexible schedule, • Paid training Education: • High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: • Gymnastics, Dance or Parkour: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Required) Work Location: In person

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