We're looking for Lifeguards!
Spend your summer at your favorite pool or beach.
2012 Qualifications for All Regions except Long Island
- Minimum Age: 16 (preference is given to individuals 18 years of age and older)
- Prior to employment, you must have acceptable and current certifications in the following American
Red Cross courses (or equivalent):
- Waterfront Lifeguarding - for all regions except NYC and Long Island.
- Lifeguarding - in the New York City Region
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer – which includes Adult and Child AED
- First aid if not included in Lifeguard Training course material - in all regions except Long Island
- Waterpark Lifeguarding certification for any lifeguard working at a park with water slides
- All Lifeguard candidates are subject to a criminal background check as a condition of employment
Consult with the Agency Water Safety Office for equivalent courses.
- Lifeguard and First Aid certificates must be dated within the last three years;
- CPR certificates must be dated within the last year;
- A lifeguard will be terminated from lifeguard employment if any required certificate lapses during the operating season (recertification is acceptable);
- Candidates must successfully complete the practical examination and any other training programs sanctioned by the Agency.
New 2012 all candidates will be required to present valid identification to participate in the qualifying
exam. Please check with your regional representative regarding acceptable identification.
- New candidates must undergo an interview by regional staff; the purpose of which is to evaluate an individual's maturity
and ability to communicate.
- After receiving a "conditional" offer of employment, each NEW candidate will be required to submit a current "NYS Parks
Medical Standards and Examination Findings" form, containing a Physician's certification concerning the candidate.
- A minimum of 20/40 uncorrected vision is required in each eye. It is highly recommended that
vision of 20/40 or better is corrected to 20/20.
- Candidates must be able to hear normal sounds in each ear.
- Returning lifeguards will be required to submit a notarized form stating they are physically capable
of performing lifeguard duties, with no medical changes. A returning lifeguard may be required to secure a standard medical
examination if there is any question concerning their physical status.
- All medical records will be held in confidence.
Long Island Region Qualifying Procedure
The New Hire procedure for the Long Island Region is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, June
10, 2012 at 7:00 am. Further information will be added to this page as it becomes available.
