Application: NYC Parks Lifeguard Qualifying Test
Registration
Past Event
About Event
Lifeguard qualifying tests are held in all five boroughs late October through February!
*The date on this registration form is the deadline to apply.
Instructions:
Register here on LUMA
Register for your test with NYC Parks here: https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/life-guard-test
Qualifying Test Requirements
To qualify, you must:
Be at least 16 years of age by July 18, 2026.
Have at least 20/30 vision in one eye and 20/40 in the other - without corrective lenses.
Glasses and contact lenses may not be worn during the eye exam*.Be able to swim 50 yards in 50 seconds or less, with proper form.