The Syracuse Parks trains and hires lifeguards to help ensure the safety of our pool patrons.
To become a lifeguard you must:
If you are a certified lifeguard and need to renew your certification email ParksAquatics@syr.gov for more information.
Staff will contact you upon passing the pre-requisite swim test. The next classes are at Onondaga Park Pool. Sessions are two weeks, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:
Remember to bring:
At the end of the class you will be certified in:
Upon completing and passing the certification class, we will provide an application for employment.