The Angel Island State Park Junior Lifeguard Program is looking for candidates to fill the role of Guard Aide for the upcoming season.

Guard Aides will work both within a group of their peers, as well as assisting Junior Guard Instructors in daily operations. This great opportunity will be both physically and mentally challenging throughout the two-week course. Guard Aides will have the opportunity to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for becoming a California State Lifeguard. This program is designed to inspire individuals to pursue employment as a CA State Lifeguard.

Guard Aides will receive training in intermediate CPR and first aid skills. Training will also focus on performing aquatic rescues.

The Guard Aide program is a great opportunity to gain leadership and training while assisting Lifeguard Instructors and Junior Lifeguards with the daily operation of the Angel Island State Park Junior Lifeguard Program.

Instructions a Querry BeachGuard Aides Duties:

  • Assist with the monitoring of aquatic events and providing support to participants.
  • Aid Lifeguard Instructors with various program-related tasks.
  • Receive training in First Aid and CPR.
  • Receive training in California State Parks Lifeguard procedures.
  • Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a California State Lifeguard.

Requirements:

  • Minimum age of 15 yrs by start of first day of the program.
  • Past Junior Lifeguard Experience preferred.
  • Be available for all 10 program days.

Tryouts:

  • 1000-yard swim in the SF Bay at Quarry Beach.
  • 200-yd Run-400-yd Swim-200- yd Run (Run-Swim-Run) at Quarry Beach.
  • Short question and answer after completing the physical events

Tryout Date And Time: