Lifeguards Needed!! So You Want To Pools Information Be a NYS Bear Mountain State Park The Palisades Region of NYS Parks hires Lifeguard? 91 lifeguards per summer in either full or (845) 786-2701 ext. 242 part time positions in 6 of the region’s parks. Our parks are located in Orange, High Tor State Park Rockland and Ulster Counties. Opportuni- New York State ties for promotions to supervising positions Office of Parks, Recreation (845) 634-8074 and specialized trainings are available. and Historic Preservation The starting rate for lifeguards is Rockland Lake State Park $17.79 per hour! (845) 268-3020 Qualifications Beaches Candidates must: • be16 years of age, Minnewaska State • have at least 20/70 uncorrected vision in each eye and be corrected to 20/40 or Park Preserve better. • hold current certifications in: (845) 255-0752 Lifeguarding and First Aid, Lake Tiorati State Park CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Waterfront module (can obtain later) (845) 429-8257 They must also Palisades Region • successfully complete the NYS Parks Lake Welch State Park qualifying process. • Have an interview with a park $17.79 PER HOUR (845) 947-2444 For more information please contact For more information please Erin Martin at contact Erin Martin at Phone: 845-786-2701 ext. 232 Phone: 845-786-2701 ext. 232 email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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LG Qualification Procedure

Section 1: A practical test of lifesaving skills 1) 200 Yard Swim in under 4:00 2) Underwater Swim/Brick Recovery Minnewaska State Bear Mountain State Park 3) 50 Yard Swim in under :45 Park Preserve 4) Rear carry with Rescue Tube Bear Mountain State Park is located on the hills Section 2: CPR overlooking the Hudson River. Opened in the Minnewaska State Park is located in the 1920’s, the pool was originally fed by mountain 1) One person adult CPR at the Shawangunk Mountain Ridge in Ulster Coun- streams. Carved into the hillsides, the park has a Professional Level for a ty. The park has miles and miles of hiking pool that includes a lap lane and diving boards. suspected drowning victim. trails around two lakes, both of which have small rocky beaches. *This does not replace lifeguarding certifications. High Tor State Park *You must pass the process to be eligible for hire. Lake Tiorati Beach *There is no fee for the qualifying event . High Tor State Park is located in New City, ~~~ Nestled in Harriman State Park, Tiorati Beach NY. A favorite among locals, this quaint park consists of 75 yards of beachfront on Lake has a pool with a lap lane and diving boards For a list of qualifying dates Tiorati. The Beach, which is located on Sev- and a children’s wading pool. en Lakes Drive, also offers a lap lane at the visit www.parks.ny.gov deepest edge of the swim area. or contact Erin Martin at Lake Welch Beach Rockland Lake State Park Phone: 845-786-2701 ext. 232 Email: [email protected] Located in the wooded hills of the Ramapo Mountains, Lake Welch Beach lies within Rockland Lake State Park is located in the heart Harriman State Park. The beach is the of Rockland County. The park surrounds a largest in the region stretching one half mile scenic lake and has a newly renovated swim along the lake. There is also a small beach facility with a large pool, diving boards, a spray at the far end reserved for Beaver Pond ground and slides. Campgrounds which is guarded by Lake Welch Beach guards.