What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard (Jones Beach State Park - Long Island) position at New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation?
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Salary : $24
