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Submitted by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced there will be four lifeguard exams scheduled in the Niagara Region for the 2025 season. Testing is required for anyone wishing to work as a lifeguard at any New York state park.
The schedule is as follows:
√ 11 a.m. Dec. 30 at Hamburg High School, 4111 Legion Drive
√ 10 a.m. March 21, 2026, at Niagara Falls High School, 4455 Porter Road
√ 10 a.m. April 7, 2026, at Lewiston-Porter High School, 4061 Creek Road
Prior to employment, successful candidates must be at least 15 years of age and must furnish proof of completion of CPR for the professional and completion of the American Red Cross lifeguard training, which includes first-aid, with a certificate for the waterfront module or equivalent courses. Successful candidates will also need a physician's certification of adequate physical fitness including meeting a minimum base of 20/70 uncorrected in both eyes and be correctable to the 20/40 standard after receiving a conditional job offer.
Lifeguard positions in the Niagara Region will be available at Beaver Island, Woodlawn Beach, Evangola and Fort Niagara state parks, and will pay between $20 and $24 an hour.
For further information or to register for the test, contact Helen Drzymala at 716-339-5974 or email Helen.Drzymala@parks.ny.gov.
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
