Summer Job Opp: Lifeguards in NY State Parks

YORKTOWN, NY — New Yorkers who love the outdoors and are looking for summer employment are invited to participate in free lifeguard qualifying procedures that begin Jan. 21, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced.

Seasonal lifeguard positions are available at DEC campgrounds throughout the Adirondack and Catskill parks this summer. The current hourly rate for NYS DEC lifeguards is $13.27. Additionally, most facilities offer free housing.

Anyone 16 and older interested in lifeguarding positions at DEC facilities this summer may register. DEC qualifying procedures will be offered through June 11, 2017. Candidates who qualify will be considered for employment. The procedure includes an in-water demonstration of lifesaving techniques and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) performance. Candidates may attend the DEC qualifying location convenient to them, and the results will be forwarded to their preferred work location.

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At the time of employment, DEC lifeguards must:

• Be at least 16 years of age;

• Possess a valid certification in Waterfront Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider, and First Aid (if not included in the lifeguard training course);

• Have successfully completed the DEC lifeguard qualifying procedure;

• Have completed a personal interview with DEC;

• Have attended a DEC lifeguard orientation;

• Submit a current certification of the candidate’s physical ability to perform lifeguard duties; and

• Meet the vision requirement of 20/70 uncorrected in both eyes and be correctable to the 20/40 standard. Candidates tested at a vision level below 20/40 in either one or both eyes must correct to a minimum of 20/40 with 20/20 preferred.

Qualifying procedures will begin on time and late arrivals will not be accepted. Candidates will be given a 15 minute warm-up period to become familiar with the pool and equipment. Candidates must bring photo identification, current certifications (if available), and their own CPR mask.

To take the qualifying test, you have to travel. 2017 qualifying dates and locations:

• Saturday, Feb. 25, 9am, Gloversville Middle School, 234 Lincoln St., Gloversville
• Sunday, March 19, 2pm, Glens Falls High School, 15 Quade St., Glens Falls
• Sunday, March 26, 2pm, Paul Smiths College (Saunders Sports Complex), Route 30, Saranac Lake
• Saturday, April 1, 9am, Holland Patent High School, 8079 Thomson Road, Holland Patent
• Sunday, April 2, 2pm, Moriah Central School, 39 Viking Lane, Port Henry
• Saturday, April 8, 9am, Gloversville Middle School, 234 Lincoln St., Gloversville
• Sunday, April 30, 9am, SUNY Delhi (Kunsela Hall), 2 Main St., Delhi
• Saturday, May 6, 9am, South Lewis Central School, 4264 East Road, Turin
• Sunday, May 7, 2pm, SUNY Cobleskill (Bouck Hall), Route 7, Cobleskill
• Saturday, May 20, 9am, Queensbury Elementary School, 431 Aviation Road, Queensbury
• Saturday, June 3, 9am, Lynch Literacy Academy, 55 Brandt Place, Amsterdam
• Sunday, June 11, 2pm, Paul Smiths College (Saunders Sports Complex), Route 30, Saranac Lake

DEC reserves the right to cancel.

Certification courses may be available through DEC. For more information, updates, or to pre-register, call 518-457-2500 ext. No. 1, e-mail DEC at Info.LifeGuard@dec.ny.gov, or visit DEC’s webpage.