Trumansburg, NY, March 4, 2015) The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced statewide qualifying procedures for lifeguards will be held in the Finger Lakes Region on the following dates:
Friday - March 20, 2015 Odessa-Montour High School at 5:30pm
Friday - April 10, 2015 Odessa-Montour High School at 5:30pm
Friday - May 1, 2015 Odessa-Montour High School at 5:30pm
Friday - May 29, 2015 Odessa Montour High School at 5:30pm
Odessa Montour High School is located at 300 College Avenue, Odessa, NY 14869
The exam will begin at 5:30pm sharp. Candidates are encouraged to arrive one hour prior to the exam to register and are given an opportunity to practice their CPR skills.
All exams are open to new candidates as well as returning lifeguards. The qualifying procedures evaluate practical lifesaving skills and cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills. All items of the examination are evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
Candidates are required to bring their picture ID and their own pocket masks for the CPR portion of the exam.
Starting pay for lifeguards is $12.77 per hour.
Candidates must pre-register by either calling the Finger Lakes State Parks Regional Office at (607)387-7041, ext. 111or by e-mail at Kathie.Notarfonzo@parks.ny.gov.
