NOW RECRUITING 2025 OCEAN AND STILLWATER LIFEGUARDS

Working as a lifeguard is both rewarding and demanding, offering valuable life skills such as leadership, decision-making, and a strong sense of public service. These qualities often stay with individuals long after the job ends. Suffolk County Parks recruits ocean and stillwater lifeguards annually, beginning the process each January. Lifeguards are hired to work at […]

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February 1, 2025

New year. New gym membership… Skin infection?

Many people are familiar with the health benefits of exercise, but fewer realize the risk of skin infections in damp, warm environments like sweaty studios, unclean gym equipment, and communal showers. Conditions such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, plantar warts, and impetigo are common but preventable. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests these precautions: If you […]

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January 6, 2025

Happy Thanksgiving to All

🍁 This season reminds us to pause and appreciate the blessings in our lives—family, friends, and shared moments of joy. May your day be filled with warmth, laughter, and delicious food. 

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November 28, 2024

Happy Veterans Day

The Smith Point Lifeguards would like to extends our deepest gratitude to all who have dedicated themselves to serve for our peace and freedom through military service. As lifeguards, we are inspired by their selfless commitment to protect lives on our beaches and in open waters. Happy Veterans Day, and thank you for your service!

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November 11, 2024

Junior Lifeguards 2025

Looking ahead to 2025… Tentative 2025 season dates: July 6th, July 13th, July 20th and July 27th. Sundays only from 8:15 am to 9:45 am. Each session will conclude at 9:45 AM. Please arrive at 8:10 AM each time. As you arrive, please check in at the lifeguard office with one of the Captains at Smith Point Beach or Meschutt Beach. […]

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October 15, 2024

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LIVE – *** Tracking Hurricane Milton

Watch live as Hurricane Milton nears Florida’s west coast. Now an extremely rare and destructive Category 5 storm, Milton has wind speeds exceeding 160 mph and is set to bring devastating storm surges, torrential rain, and life-threatening winds when it strikes Wednesday night. Authorities are urging residents to evacuate or seek immediate shelter. Milton’s rapid […]

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October 9, 2024

Did you make your appointment yet?

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced earlier this month she was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer, affecting 3 million Americans every year. According to dermatologist across US, it is typically very slow growing skin cancers that rarely impact a person’s health beyond the skin. Symptoms of basal cell […]

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September 24, 2024

2024 Summer Season is over…

And we are off… and just like that the 2024 Summer Season is over. Please be safe, be smart and remember … always swim near a lifeguard! Beach Safety Tips1.Swim only in guarded area.2.Do not dive into shallow water.3.No ball playing or Frisbees on shore line.4.Never swim alone.5.Children should always swim with adult supervision.6.Check with lifeguards […]

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September 15, 2024

Pat Konarski 2024

This marks Pat’s 8th year at Smith Point. From his first year, he has been dedicated to being the best that he can be. In 2017, Konarski won Rookie of the Year and have competed in multiple national, regional, and Long Island competitions, participating in events such as distance swim, run-swim-run, rescue race, and landline. […]

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September 3, 2024