Lifeguard

Title: Lifeguard

Earn your whistle! Become an NYC lifeguard. Help keep New York City's beaches and pools safe and develop skills that will last a lifetime. As a lifeguard, you'll have the chance to:

• Develop job skills

• Become part of a team

• Earn NYC Lifeguard certification and learn CPR, first-aid, and rescue techniques

• Practice your swimming

Lifeguards work five to six days each week, and first-year lifeguards earn a minimum of $16 an hour, for a weekly salary of about $800.

HOW TO JOIN

All potential lifeguards must pass the Lifeguard Qualifying Test, a series of vision and swim exams. To qualify, you must:

• Be at least 16 years of age by the start of employment.

• Have at least 20/30 vision in one eye and 20/40 in the other - without corrective lenses. Glasses and contact lenses may not be worn during the eye exam.

• Be able to swim 50 yards in 35 seconds or less, with proper form.

Individuals must be vaccinated to take the qualifying test.

For details about NYC Parks and other job opportunities, please visit: www.nyc.gov/parks

How to apply:

Sign up today at nyc.gov/parks/lifeguards.