--- title: "NY State Parks Lifeguard Jobs for Summer 2025 | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/blog/lifeguard-job-new-york-2025" language: "en" author: "bradlarson" published: "2025-03-31T11:30:00.000Z" modified: "2026-10-17T21:46:08.623Z" --- [Back to Blog](/blog) [Hiring](/blog/tag/hiring)[Jobs](/blog/tag/jobs) # NY State Parks Sought 1,100 Lifeguards for Summer 2025 at $21.86 an Hour New York State Parks sought 1,100 lifeguards for 70 beaches and pools in summer 2025, with pay from $21.86 an hour. See the central NY beaches and the process. [![Brad Larson](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:40:40/q:72/plain/images/7bdeb1a3-e576-43bc-b191-7dbbf2908056_1766029465094.png)Brad Larson @followbl](/blog/author/bradlarson) [March 31, 2025](/blog/archive/2025/03)Updated October 17, 20263 min read ![NY State Parks Sought 1,100 Lifeguards for Summer 2025 at $21.86 an Hour](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:1200:675/q:78/plain/images/lifeguard.png) [https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=NY%20State%20Parks%20Sought%201%2C100%20Lifeguards%20for%20Summer%202025%20at%20%2421.86%20an%20Hour&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Flifeguard-job-new-york-2025](https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=NY%20State%20Parks%20Sought%201%2C100%20Lifeguards%20for%20Summer%202025%20at%20%2421.86%20an%20Hour&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Flifeguard-job-new-york-2025)[http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Flifeguard-job-new-york-2025](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Flifeguard-job-new-york-2025)[https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Flifeguard-job-new-york-2025&title=NY%20State%20Parks%20Sought%201%2C100%20Lifeguards%20for%20Summer%202025%20at%20%2421.86%20an%20Hour](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Flifeguard-job-new-york-2025&title=NY%20State%20Parks%20Sought%201%2C100%20Lifeguards%20for%20Summer%202025%20at%20%2421.86%20an%20Hour)[mailto:?subject=NY%20State%20Parks%20Sought%201%2C100%20Lifeguards%20for%20Summer%202025%20at%20%2421.86%20an%20Hour&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Flifeguard-job-new-york-2025](mailto:?subject=NY%20State%20Parks%20Sought%201%2C100%20Lifeguards%20for%20Summer%202025%20at%20%2421.86%20an%20Hour&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Flifeguard-job-new-york-2025) ## Dive into a Dream Job Do you find yourself daydreaming about sunny beaches and shimmering pools while stuck indoors? Well, here's a splash of good news: **New York State Parks** dove headfirst into hiring lifeguards for the summer of 2025. In March 2025, it announced 1,100 openings, a chance to turn that love for water and the outdoors into a well-paid summer gig! Imagine this: overseeing some of New York’s most picturesque swimming spots and suiting up for duty by the water. The paycheck isn’t too shabby either: [starting pay was $21.86 per hour](https://www.wktv.com/news/local/new-york-state-seeks-1-100-lifeguards-for-2025-swimming-season-at-beaches-and-pools/article_bf68bf56-c328-45ea-8ed5-b21edfafdf4f.html), depending on the region, with higher rates for experienced lifeguards. ## Beach Bums Wanted Here's where it gets interesting—70 beaches and pools across the Empire State were on the hunt for lifeguards. Whether you're from the city or the countryside, there was a beach or pool waiting for your guardianship. Ready to ditch whatever shade of fluorescent lighting you're currently basking in for a more natural glow? Here are the central New York beaches the state said would have lifeguards: - **Chenango Valley State Park** in the Binghamton area - **Delta Lake State Park** near Rome - **Gilbert Lake State Park** in the Oneonta area - **Glimmerglass State Park** around the Cooperstown area And the list swims on with **Green Lakes, Sandy Island Beach, Selkirk Shores,** and **Verona Beach**. --- Ad## ✨ A Word From Our Sponsors 👇 💭 Feeling stuck in your job hunt or career? This can help you gain clarity and move forward with confidence. [Discover it here!](https://met.sh/KAMhe) --- ## Suit Up and Join In For those already envisioning themselves in red swimsuits with whistles at the ready, here’s how the process worked: 1. **Age Matters**: Applicants had to meet State Parks’ age and eligibility requirements, so check the minimum age for the facility you want. 2. **Test the Waters**: Pass the New York State Parks lifeguard qualifying procedure before receiving a conditional job offer. 3. **Certifiably Qualified**: Hold the lifeguard certifications required for your specific park or pool. State Parks ran lifeguard qualifiers across the state and promoted the jobs with a social media recruitment campaign. The 2025 season is over, so check the New York State Parks website for the current year’s openings and qualifier dates. This could be the summer job that not only fills your wallet but also fills your memory bank with sun-drenched days keeping swimmers safe and sound. Whether you're a student, teacher, or simply a water-loving wanderer, a lifeguard job at New York State Parks could be your chance to make a splash! 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