Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleLifeguard (Fahnestock State Park Preserve - Taconic Region)

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitPSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)

Salary RangeFrom $24.04 to $24.04 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Part-time and full-time schedules available. Schedules may include weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Columbia

Street Address Fahnestock State Park Preserve

1498 NY-301

City Carmel Hamlet

StateNY

Zip Code10512

Job Specifics

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 15 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.
*Minimum Age is 15 for candidates assigned to our swimming pools, 16 elsewhere.

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

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Pat Philipbar

Telephone

Fax

Email Address lifeguard@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Fahnestock State Park Preserve

1498 NY-301

City Carmel Hamlet

State NY

Zip Code 10512

 

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply on NYS State Jobs site:

If you meet the qualifications, (required certifications, lifesaving skills, and swim events), then fill out an employment application below and email the application to: lifeguard@parks.ny.gov. Please include the name of the park for which you are applying in your email.

https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/lifeguards/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1.pdf

Applications will be accepted until June 13, 2025