Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleLifeguard (Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park - NYC 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 New York

Street Address Denny Ferrell Riverbank State Park

679 Riverside Drive

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10031

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

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

Additional Comments Within New York City lifeguard roles are available at:
-Denny Ferrell Riverbank State Park

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

How to Apply

Name Darren Green

Telephone

Fax

Email Address lifeguard@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Denny Ferrell Riverbank State Park

679 Riverside Drive

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 1003

 

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.

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

Applications will be accepted until June 13, 2025