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Become a New York State Parks Lifeguard!

Our lifeguards are a vital asset to the New York State Parks system, each year protecting more than 25 million swimmers statewide. If you are at least 15 years old, a strong swimmer, love the outdoors, and have a desire to help your community all while working in some of the most scenic locations in the state, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Lifeguard positions are available statewide and all candidates must qualify annually, including returning guards.

NYC Lifeguard titles and pay rate information are as follows:

• Lifeguard 1 - $23.34
• Lifeguard 2 - $24.40
• Asst. Chief Lifeguard - $26.00
• Chief Lifeguard - $28.02

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Please review the qualifications to be a lifeguard candidate here: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/lifeguards/default.aspx

Learn about the swim and lifesaving segments of the lifeguard qualifier, the skills required, and what to bring at:

New York State: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/lifeguards/exam-information.aspx

You can start the application process by:

• Confirming you have the minimum qualifications to be a lifeguard candidate here: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/lifeguards/default.aspx
• Learning about the lifeguard qualifier, the skills required, and what to bring at: New York State: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/lifeguards/exam-information.aspx

To Apply on NYS State Jobs site:

If you meet the qualifications, (required certifications, lifesaving skills, and swim events), then fill out an employment application below and email the application to: lifeguard@parks.ny.gov.

https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/lifeguards/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1.pdf

Additional information may be obtained by contacting New York City State Parks Regional representative below at:

New York City Region

Denny Ferrell Riverbank State Park

679 Riverside Drive

New York, New York 10031

Darren Green

(212) 694-3640

Darren.Green@parks.ny.gov

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.34 - $28.02 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10453: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person