Oyster Bay Town Hiring More Lifeguards This Year

OYSTER BAY TOWN — It may be winter, but the Town of Oyster Bay is already gearing up for the summer. The town is looking to hire new lifeguards at its pools and beaches, with a higher starting salary for all lifeguards and openings for younger teens.

Applicants as young as 15 will now be considered for positions at town pools and beaches. And all lifeguards will have a starting salary of $18 per hour.

"From having the opportunity to work at one of the town's fantastic summer facilities and building confidence, self-esteem and leadership skills, to making new friends and helping others, working as a lifeguard is one of the best summer jobs around," Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. "Our lifeguards provide an invaluable service in protecting our residents and have helped save countless lives in both pool and ocean waters."

The town is accepting lifeguard applications from candidates who possess Nassau Lifeguard Certification and a current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Additionally, the town is offering Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Nassau County Certification courses for residents who are not certified, but would like to be.

Upon successful completion of these two courses, residents will be eligible for employment as a lifeguard with the Town of Oyster Bay, and the town will then pay all fees for both courses for successful applicants. There are also many future opportunities for advancement, including as Swim Team Coaches, Swim Lesson Teachers, Head Lifeguards and Lifeguard Managerial positions.

"This summer, the Town of Oyster Bay is making it easier than ever to become a lifeguard. We're offering all the certification and training courses you need to apply, covering the fees of these courses for successful candidates, welcoming 15-year-olds to our lifeguard ranks at town community pools, and increasing our lifeguards' starting salary to $18 per hour in recognition of the life-saving work they do," said Saladino.

Town lifeguards are hired for the summer season, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Positions are available at all town pools and beaches. For all inquiries about lifeguard employment and classes, please call 516-797-4131 or email aquatics@oysterbay-ny.gov.