Westchester County Parks in partnership with Westchester Parks Foundation is offering 10 scholarships to local students to fund Lifeguard Certification courses for those who want to work as a Westchester County Parks Lifeguard.
Students ages 15+ are encouraged to write in explaining why they want to become a Westchester County Parks Lifeguard and why they will benefit from the experience. Submissions should be at least 250 words. Submissions should be emailed to: PRC-Aquatics@westchestergov.com. Deadline is Monday, March 6 and those awarded will be notified via email by Monday, March 13.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Lifeguarding is a unique and important skill for youngsters to learn, and we want to make sure everyone who wants to become a Westchester County Parks Lifeguard has the chance to.”
Those awarded with the scholarship will be expected to work at any of the following facilities: Croton Point Beach in Croton-on-Hudson,Glen Island Beach in New Rochelle,Saxon Woods Pool in White Plains, Sprain Ridge Pool in Yonkers, Tibbetts Brook Pool in Yonkers, Willson’s Woods Pool in Mt. Vernon.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY PARKS IS HIRING LIFEGUARDS FOR SUMMER 2023
(Ardsley, NY) – Work outdoors, learn important life-saving skills and make new friends as a Westchester County Parks Lifeguard! Applications are now available to be considered for employment as a Westchester County Lifeguard. Applicants must be 15 years of age or older to apply.
Watch Westchester County Parks’ Lifeguard Recruitment Video:
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “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. I encourage those interested to take the necessary steps to work as a lifeguard at Westchester County pools and beaches this summer.”
