For Release: Friday, December 30, 2011
DEC Lifeguard Tests Begin January 8, 2012
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is offering free lifeguard tests in the Adirondack and Catskill regions starting January 8, 2012, the agency announced today. Tests will be given to individuals 16 and older interested in lifeguard jobs at DEC facilities this summer and will be offered through June 16, 2012.
Only candidates who pass the examination will be considered for employment. Testing includes an in-water demonstration of lifesaving techniques and performance of the Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) single rescuer procedure. Candidates will be evaluated on a pass or fail basis. The exam may be taken at the DEC testing location most convenient to the applicant, and the results will be forwarded to the preferred work location.
At the time of employment, all DEC lifeguards must:
- Be at least 16 years old
- Possess a valid American Red Cross (or equivalent) certification in Waterfront Lifeguarding, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid if not included in the Lifeguard Training Course
- Have successfully completed the New York State DEC lifeguard exam
- Have attended one of the DEC lifeguard orientations
- Have completed a personal interview with DEC
- Submit a current certification of the applicant's physical ability to perform lifeguard duties
Exam locations will open one hour prior to exam start time for candidates to become familiar with the pool and testing equipment. Exams will begin on time, and late arrivals will not be accepted. Candidates must bring their own CPR mask.
Below is a list of exam locations and dates:
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday January 8th |
9:00 a.m. | Glens Falls High School 15 Quade Street, Glens Falls |
| Sunday January 29th |
9:00 a.m. | Paul Smiths College Route 30, Saranac Lake |
| Saturday February 11th |
9:00 a.m. | Lynch Literacy Academy 55 Brandt Pl., Amsterdam |
| Saturday March 3rd |
9:00 a.m. | South Lewis Central School 4264 East Road, Turin |
| Sunday March 4th |
9:00 a.m. | Paul Smiths College Route 30, Saranac Lake |
| Sunday March 25th |
9:00 a.m. | Glens Falls High School 15 Quade Street, Glens Falls |
| Saturday April 7th |
9:00 a.m. | Holland Patent High School 8079 Thompson Road, Holland Patent |
| Saturday April 21st |
Noon | SUNY Cobleskill State Route 7, Bouck Hall, Cobleskill |
| Saturday May 5th |
9:00 a.m. | Kingston High School 403 Broadway, Kingston |
| Saturday May 12th |
9:00 a.m. | Queensbury Elementary School 431 Aviation Road, Queensbury |
| Saturday May 19th |
1:00 p.m. | SUNY Delhi 2 Main Street, Konsela Hall, Delhi |
| Saturday May 26th |
9:00 a.m. | Kingston High School 403 Broadway, Kingston |
| Saturday June 2nd |
9:00 a.m. | Lynch Literacy Academy 55 Brandt Place, Amsterdam |
| Saturday June 16th |
9:00 a.m. | Kingston High School 403 Broadway, Kingston |
DEC reserves the right to cancel any exam. For more information or to pre-register, call 518-457-2500 ext. #1, e-mail DEC, visit Facebook NYS DEC Lifeguards or go to Employment Opportunities in Summer Recreation on DEC's website.
