Lifeguard

Ontario County; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario County Department of Public Works is seeking seasonal Lifeguards for the 2026 Summer Season. The role offers $20.60 per hour and requires candidates to be at least 16 years old, with CPR certification and a Lifeguard Training Certificate (or Basic Lifeguarding) from an acceptable agency. Waterfront lifeguarding requires the American Red Cross Waterfront Module. CPR certificates must be renewed annually. EOE.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• CPR certificate renewed annually for Lifeguarding positions.
• Lifeguard Training Certificate or Basic Lifeguarding certificate from an acceptable agency.
• Waterfront Lifeguarding requires American Red Cross Waterfront Module.
• CPR certificates must be renewed annually per NYS Health Department requirements.

Skills

Swimming proficiency

Education

CPR certificate

Lifeguard Training Certificate

Basic Lifeguarding certificate (NYS DOH)

American Red Cross Lifeguard Waterfront Module

Tools

Red Cross Lifeguard Waterfront Module

Job description

Ontario County Department of Public Works is looking for qualified applicants to fill seasonal Lifeguard positions in for the 2026 Summer Season.

Salary for 2026 Season

$20.60/hr.

QUALIFICATIONS: County Values

All employees of Ontario County are expected to uphold and exhibit the County’s shared values and behaviors to achieve the County’s Vision and Mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least *16 years of age.

Special Requirements At Time Of Appointment

• Possession of a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate received from an acceptable agency listed in the Aquatic Certifications for NYS Bathing Facilities fact sheet produced by the NYS Department of Health; AND
• Possession of a current Lifeguard Training Certificate, or (for pools only) a certificate in Basic Lifeguarding from an agency acceptable by the NYS Department of Health (such as the American Red Cross, Boy Scouts, YMCA).

WATERFRONT LIFEGUARDING also requires: American Red Cross Lifeguard Waterfront Module.

• NOTE: May be 15 years of age if employed at a facility where a Senior Lifeguard is present.

NOTE: The New York State Department of Health requires CPR Certificates renewed annually for Lifeguarding positions, regardless of the expiration date on the card.

EOE