Lifeguard (Jones Beach State Park - Long Island)

New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation; Wantagh (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vital team as a Lifeguard at one of New York's beautiful state parks, protecting millions of swimmers each year. This role offers an opportunity to work outdoors in scenic locations while ensuring the safety of beachgoers. Ideal candidates are strong swimmers aged 17 or older, ready to take on the responsibility of water surveillance and emergency response. Enjoy the benefits of working for a reputable government agency, including potential health insurance and retirement options. If you're passionate about community service and the outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement System

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old and a strong swimmer.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Provide water surveillance and guard swimming areas.
• Initiate and respond to swimmer-in-distress signals.

Skills

Water Surveillance

First Aid

CPR/AED

Swimming

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Lifeguard (Jones Beach State Park - Long Island)

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Base pay range

$24.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Description

Duties Description

We're Hiring!

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 17 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.

• Candidates must be at least 17 years of age by the date of the test – no exceptions.
  
  

All applicants must preregister: Long Island Region Lifeguard Qualifier - New York State Parks - Long Island Region - Lifeguard Qualifying Procedure - Booking by Bookwhen

Lifeguard is a full-time or part-time, temporary position that assists the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) in ensuring the safety of patrons swimming at park’s beaches and pool.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Provide water surveillance, guard pool areas, protect swimmers
• Initiate and respond to swimmer-in-distress signals, perform resuscitation and other First Aide procedures
• Evacuate swimming area in response to dangerous or emergency situations.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Must be 17 years old by June 8, 2025, and must have at least 20/70 uncorrected or 20/40 corrected vision in each eye.

Operational Needs

Additional Comments

• Must be available to work weekends and holidays
• Must be at least 17 years old by June 8, 2025
• Must possess the ability to work independently or on a team
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time outside in the sun and run, jump and swim.
• Must be willing to keep current on all mandated safety trainings, including First Aid and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer or equivalent.
  
  

Benefits

This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage. There is opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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