Politics & Government

Cortlandt Hiring Lifeguards For Charles J. Cook Pool

Tryouts for the open positions will be held in May, town officials said.

CORTLANDT, NY — The town of Cortlandt is looking to hire lifeguards for its Charles J. Cook Pool.

Recreation Department officials said the age requirement is 16, and the starting salary is $14 per hour.

The town said the positions are limited because the number of openings is dependent on how many staff are returning from the previous season.

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Anyone applying for a lifeguard job is required to have valid Waterfront Lifeguard/First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED Certifications.

Tryouts will be held in early May, and positions will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Due to the size of the facility and the nature of its programming, only applicants who excel at tryouts will be hired.

For more information, contact Recreation Supervisor Lesley Popkin.

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