Westchester Seeking Lifeguard Applications For Summer

ARDSLEY, NY — Sure, the calendar says January and the meteorological clock says winter, but it’s time to think about becoming a lifeguard for the summer.

Westchester County Parks announced that applications are now available to be considered for employment as a county lifeguard.

Applicants must be 15 years of age or older to apply.

County Executive George Latimer said he encouraged anyone who is interested in taking the necessary steps to work as a lifeguard at county pools and beaches this summer.

“The responsibility of being a lifeguard is a tremendous life skill that teenagers and young adults will take with them for the rest of their lives,” he said.

Applicants should possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for Lifeguards certifications or equivalent, and pass the Westchester County practical skills test. County parks offers training for new guards, which includes waterfront training for the option to guard at either a pool or beach.

The county offers training for those who are interested. The next pre-test date is at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 at Theodore Young Community Center, located at 32 Manhattan Ave. in White Plains, with the class beginning the same day. Registration is required through this link. An additional pre-test is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9 at Westchester Community College in Valhalla, with a class taking place afterward. Registration, through this link, is required.

Those applying must be able to work at varied locations including Saxon Woods Pool in White Plains, Sprain Ridge Pool and The Brook at Tibbetts in Yonkers, Willson’s Waves Pool in Mount Vernon, as well as Croton Point Park Beach in Croton-on-Hudson and Glen Island Beach in New Rochelle if waterfront certified.

Westchester County Parks Lifeguards are an award-winning team, receiving American Red Cross Top Provider awards in 2020 and 2021.

For more information, contact the county’s aquatics team at prc-aquatics@westchestergov.com or 914-231-4556.