New York City / Department of Correction / Recreation Director

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Recreation Director

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

12 employees hold this title in Department of Correction. Median total compensation for the role is $47,653, below the department median of $128,286.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $464.7K
Role median: $47,653
Agency median: $128,286
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,798$58,644+

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How total compensation varies among the 12 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across New York City

Recreation Director is held in 3 New York City departments. In Department of Correction, the median of $47,653 ranks #3 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Homeless Services

$85,112 · 1

Department of Parks & Recreation

$57,807 · 50

Median total compensation for the Recreation Director role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Other job titles in Department of Correction

*Cook 84
*Senior Cook 22
Administrative Director of Social Services 14
Administrative Manager-Non-Mgrl 34
Administrative Procurement Analyst-Non-Mgrl 11
Administrative Staff Analyst 46
Agency Attorney 56
Assistant Commissioner 18
Associate Correctional Counselor 50
Associate Staff Analyst 13
Auto Mechanic 21
Captain 655
Carpenter 14
Cashier 27
Chaplain 24
City Medical Specialist 14
City Research Scientist 39
Clerical Associate Most Mayoral Ag 50
College Aide 39
Community Coordinator 140
Computer Associate 10
Computer Specialist 13
Computer Systems Manager 20
Confidential Agency Investigator 29
Correction Officer 8,007
Correctional Standards Review Specialist 42
Deputy Commissioner 20
Director of Correctional Standards Review 27
Electrician 35
Electricians Helper 15
Executive Agency Counsel 25
Food Service Manager 10
High Pressure Plant Tender 10
Institutional Aide 15
Investigator 152
Legal Coordinator 37
Locksmith 12
Maintenance Worker 26
Motor Vehicle Operator 34
Oiler 36
Plumber 29
Plumber's Helper 21
Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor 83
Procurement Analyst 9
Program Specialist Correction 68
Senior Stationary Engineer 11
Staff Analyst 15
Staff Nurse 10
Stationary Engineer 27
Steam Fitter 9
Summer College Intern 25
Summer Graduate Intern 11
Supervisor of Mechanics 15
Supervisor of Stock Workers 13
Thermostat Repairer 12
Warden 12
Warden-Assistant Deputy Warden Ted < 11/1/92 100
Warden-Deputy Warden Ted < 11/1/92 31
Welder 10

Record list

Employees with this title

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Audilong Dufresne

Recreation Director/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$58,920

Base pay: $54,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,315
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,920
Hire date: 2017-01-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,346
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Correction, Audilong Dufresne serves as a Recreation Director based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,920.

Stephanie Cosme

Recreation Director/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$57,665

Base pay: $56,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,460
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,665
Hire date: 2019-07-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $57,997
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Stephanie Cosme holds the role of Recreation Director at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,665.

Tevin Burton

Recreation Director/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$53,125

Base pay: $51,363
Overtime: $1,387
Other pay: $376
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,125
Hire date: 2023-07-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,674
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 42.5
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Tevin Burton holds the role of Recreation Director at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,125.

Jahnia Mark

Recreation Director/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$52,024

Base pay: $51,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $252
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,024
Hire date: 2022-03-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,674
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jahnia Mark is a Recreation Director at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $52,024.

John Taylor

Recreation Director/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$49,472

Base pay: $43,445
Overtime: $3,245
Other pay: $2,783
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,472
Hire date: 2019-06-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,922
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 85.75
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,470

John Taylor is a Recreation Director at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $49,472.

Joshua Gonzalez

Recreation Director/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$48,961

Base pay: $48,656
Overtime: $93
Other pay: $212
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,961
Hire date: 2022-12-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $55,674
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 3
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,820

Joshua Gonzalez holds the role of Recreation Director at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,961.

Gustavo Fermin

Recreation Director/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$46,344

Base pay: $40,549
Overtime: $5,775
Other pay: $20
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,344
Hire date: 2024-08-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $48,413
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 184.25
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,575

Gustavo Fermin is a Recreation Director at Department of Correction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $46,344.

Rudolph Smith

Recreation Director/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$45,110

Base pay: $37,888
Overtime: $4,021
Other pay: $3,201
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,110
Hire date: 2017-10-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,922
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 123.5
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,386

Rudolph Smith is a Recreation Director at Department of Correction based in Queens. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $45,110.

Jason Bayley

Recreation Director/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$32,976

Base pay: $32,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $83
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,976
Hire date: 2024-09-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $48,413
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 1,295

Jason Bayley is a Recreation Director at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2024 (about a year). 2025 total compensation came to $32,976.

Kiamer Dorvil

Recreation Director/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$13,597

Base pay: $13,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,597
Hire date: 2025-03-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $48,413
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 525

At Department of Correction, Kiamer Dorvil serves as a Recreation Director based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,597.

Manny Polanco

Recreation Director/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$4,736

Base pay: $4,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,736
Hire date: 2025-05-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $48,413
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 210

Manny Polanco holds the role of Recreation Director at Department of Correction based in Queens. They have served since 2025 (under a year). In 2025, their total compensation was $4,736.

Gabriel Contreras

Recreation Director/Department of Correction

2025 total comp

$1,798

Base pay: $1,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,798
Hire date: 2025-06-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $46,889
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 72
Regular Hours: 70

At Department of Correction, Gabriel Contreras serves as a Recreation Director based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,798.