Politics & Government
Westchester Offering Scholarships For Lifeguard Certification Courses
The scholarships are earmarked for young people who want to work as a lifeguard for the county parks department.
WHITE PLAINS, NY — Westchester County Parks is offering scholarships to local students to pay for Lifeguard Certification courses.
Ten scholarships are for those students who want to work as a lifeguard for the county parks department.
Students age 15 and up are encouraged to write in explaining why they want to become a lifeguard for the county and why they feel they will benefit from the experience.
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Submissions should be at least 250 words and emailed to PRC-Aquatics@westchestergov.com.
The deadline is Friday, March 15. Those awarded with scholarships will be notified by email by Monday, March 25.
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County Executive George Latimer said it is imperative that whoever wants to be a Westchester County parks lifeguard has the chance to do so.
“Lifeguarding is a great opportunity for our county’s youth to gain a sense of responsibility that can prepare them for their future,” he said.
Those awarded with the scholarship will be expected to work at any of the following facilities:
- Croton Point Beach in Croton-on-Hudson
- Glen Island Beach in New Rochelle
- Saxon Woods Pool in White Plains
- Sprain Ridge Pool in Yonkers
- Tibbetts Brook Pool in Yonkers
- Willson’s Woods Pool in Mt. Vernon
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