Beach Employment Inquiry

    Please submit this inquiry by Friday, April 5 or you may not be considered for employment with the Recreation Department this summer. Contact Ashley Schandel, 631-727-5744 x 28 schandel@townofriverheadny.gov or Jordan Harden, 631-727-5744 x 27 harden@townofriverheadny.gov with questions or concerns.
    Preferred Schedule
    If you cannot commit to at least 4 days per week (including at least 1 weekend day), you will be considered a fill in and will not receive regular hours.
    Clothing Sizes
    Please choose your sizes below. You will only receive the following items if necessary.
    BASIC WORKING RULES & REGULATIONS
    The following times and dates are subject to change.

    Beach Attendant
    May 25, 2019-September 2, 2019
    7.75 hours per shift
    9:30am to 5:15pm

    Lifeguard
    May 25, 2019-September 2, 2019
    7.5 hours per shift
    9:45am to 5:15pm

    WSI
    June 24, 2019-August 17, 2019
    7.0 hours per shift
    Hours vary between 9:45 to 7 pm and are subject to change. The Recreation Department will be implementing weekend and evening swim lessons. Please indicate which days/dates/times you are available to work. Please also check with the American Red Cross regarding mandatory updates for all WSIs. You are responsible for keeping your certifications up-to-date.


    The Recreation Department will designate which days employees are off.
    Employees are to be in proper attire at all times.
    Employees must provide their own transportation to and from their work site.
    This inquiry does not guarantee employment.

    RETURNING EMPLOYEES ONLY
    CPR re-certification is required EVERY YEAR! Your card says every two years, but according to NYS law it is required annually for lifeguards. Waterfront is only required every two years.
    Please note: The April, May and June 9 sessions are located at School of Fish in Rocky Point. The June 23 session is at Camp DeWolfe in Wading River. Returning employees will be responsible for the cost of their re-certification cards only. CPR cards are $30; CPR & Waterfront cards are $38.
    NEW EMPLOYEES
    If you are interested in taking one of these re-certification classes, you can do so at full cost. We also have Initial Lifeguard/Waterfront Training and Water Safety Instructor courses available as well. Please contact Ashley at schandel@townofriverheadny.gov or Jordan at harden@townofriverheadny.gov for additional information.
Town of Riverhead Recreation Department
60 Shade Tree Lane
Aquebogue, NY
​(631) 722-4444