Lifeguard Positions
Applicants must be currently certified in Lifeguarding (every 2 years) and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (every year in NY state) and attend Guard Tryouts (see below for date). For a list of accepted lifeguard certifications, check here.
Students interested in being a lifeguard at Cornell should apply directly through Workday.
Fall '25 Informational Meeting and Tryouts:
- August 27 or 28, 2025 @ Helen Newman Hall Pool; time TBA
- To be placed on an email list for updates, please e-mail seb27@cornell.edu
- August 27 or 28, 2025 @ Helen Newman Hall Pool; time TBA
- To be placed on an email list for updates, please e-mail seb27@cornell.edu
If you are looking to get certified or renew expired certs, explore the YMCA of Ithaca site here.