The city's Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking summer employees for its Municipal Lifeguard Training Program.
Those interested in applying must be at least 16 years of age, have eyesight no worst than 20/30 in one eye and 20/40 in the other and be able to swim 50 yards in 35 seconds.
The city is seeking lifeguards for its eight beaches and 55 outdoor pools.
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Training for the program is free. If hired, lifeguards work 48 hours per week and earn $13.57 an hour for a weekly salary of $650.
The city's beaches and pools are open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
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City residents who are interested in the program should contact lifeguard@parks.nyc.gov. For more information, visit the Parks Department's website.
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