Ocean Lifeguard I (Seasonal) Tryouts
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CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS
LIFEGUARD I (SEASONAL)
$21.29-$23.53 per hour*
*includes eligible differentials
BEGIN A REWARDING & CHALLENGING CAREER!
Work as an ocean lifeguard for the California State Parks
8 DAY PAID TRAINING IN:
Public Safety First Aid, CPR, AED
Open Water Lifesaving Techniques
Aquatic Search and Rescue Procedures
REQUIREMENTS:
Possess a valid California Driver License with good driving record.
Physical strength and endurance.
Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
Visual and hearing acuity necessary to detect and rescue a struggling victim in the water.
- Pass a COMPETITIVE swimming test at a listed location consisting of the following:
- 1,000 yard open water swim. Time limit of 20 minutes.
- A continuous 200 yard run, 400 yard swim, 200 yard run. Time limit of 10 minutes. - Qualification appraisal interview.
- Successful completion of the California State Park Lifeguard Training Program.
- Successful completion of Field Training Program.
Cardiff State Beach – Saturday, February 22, 2025, 9:00AM
Huntington State Beach – Saturday, March 1, 2025, 9:00AM
Santa Cruz – Saturday, March 1, 2025, 9:00AM
Santa Barbara State Beaches – Sunday, March 2, 2025, 9:00AM
Mendocino Coast – Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9:00AM
Monterey State Beach – Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9:00AM
Oceano Dunes – Saturday, March 8, 2025, 8:00AM
San Clemente State Beach – Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9:00AM
Silver Strand State Beach – Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9:00AM
Ventura & Carpinteria State Beaches – Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9:00AM
Crystal Cove State Park – Sunday, March 16, 2025, 9:00AM
Half Moon Bay – Saturday, March 22, 2025, 9:00AM
Sonoma Coast – Saturday, April 12, 2025, 10:30AM
For other locations complete the Interest Form below and check back here frequently to learn about additional opportunities for next year.
Fill out this form Lifeguard Tryout Interest Form
www.parks.ca.gov/aquaticsafety
AquaticSafety@parks.ca.gov
LIFEGUARD I (SEASONAL)
Additional Testing Information
Picture I.D. is REQUIRED on the day of the swim test.
All minors shall have a parent or guardian PRESENT on the day of the swim test for swim test waiver signature.
BRING to swim test: Completed job application swimsuit, towel, warm clothes, clothes for interview, food, water.
NOTE: Wetsuits, swim caps & goggles ARE allowed for try out swim, but are NOT allowed during the Seasonal Lifeguard Training program.
| North Coast 707-677-3132 |
All candidates wishing to work at North Coast should tryout at the Mendocino Coast tryout swim. Email kevin.cather@parks.ca.gov or Dillon.cleavenger@parks.ca.gov for more information. |
| Mendocino Coast 707-292-0716 |
Caspar State Beach: 14441 Point Cabrillo Drive, Mendocino, CA 95460 |
| Sonoma Coast 707-875-2603(N) 707-875-3907(S) |
Doran Beach Regional Park, 201 Doran Beach Road, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 |
| Half Moon Bay 831-212-7753 |
Dunes Beach 101 Young Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Follow signs down Young Ave past the kiosk & turn left. Register at the south end of the parking lot. For information contact Micah.Moore@parks.ca.gov. |
| Santa Cruz 831-212-7753 |
Rio Del Mar Platforms Beach, 527 Beach Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 Go to the end of Beach road before the gated community. For information contact Sergeant Byran Kine, byran.kine@parks.ca.gov or Lifeguard Tyler Leamer, tyler.leamer@parks.ca.gov. |
| Monterey 831-643-6323 |
Roberts Lot, Monterey State Beach, 2600 Sand Dunes Drive, Monterey, CA 93940 Registration is on the beach directly in front of the Roberts Lot. Parking lot is south of the Monterey Tides Hotel. For information contact Lifeguard Colin Simon, colin.simon@parks.ca.gov |
| Oceano Dunes 805-290-7785 |
25 W Grand Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93433 Look for signage and registration tent. |
| Santa Barbara 805-331-8022 |
117620 Gaviota Beach Rd., Goleta, CA 93117 Park in the lot closest to the beach for registration. For more information contact Dion.VonDerLieth@parks.ca.gov |
| Ventura & Carpinteria 805-432-5559 |
San Buenaventura State Beach, 901 San Pedro St. Ventura, CA 93001 Enter San Buenaventura State Beach and follow signage.1 For more information contact Greg.Shaner@parks.ca.gov |
| Angeles 310-457-2585 |
North Beach, Leo Carrillo State Park, 35000 W Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 Enter the park at the authorized vehicles only gate directly across the street from Mulholland Highway on PCH. Look for signage and lifeguard staff for directions. |
| Bolsa Chica 714-377-5691 |
17851 PCH, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Enter at Center Signal and PCH, then follow signs to registration at Lifeguard Headquarters. |
| Huntington 714-536-1454 |
21601 PCH, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Enter at Magnolia & PCH, then follow signs to registration at Lifeguard Headquarters. |
| Crystal Cove 949-494-3539 |
8504 Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92657 Enter at the Reef Point entrance and proceed to Lower Reef Point Parking Lot. Follow signs to registration. The swim will be held at Scotchmans Cove. |
| Doheny 949-304-4443 |
Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629 Enter at Doheny State Beach and follow signage to Lifeguard Headquarters. |
| San Clemente 949-492-0802 |
250 Avenida Califia, San Clemente, CA 92672 |
| Cardiff 760-487-8358 |
THIS SWIM IS FOR ALL NORTH COUNTY SAN DIEGO STATE BEACHES. 2655 S Coast Hwy, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Park at Seaside Day Use Parking Lot. Report to Tower 11 for registration. |
| Silver Strand 619-435-0126 |
5000 Highway 75, Coronado, CA 92118 |
2025 Ocean Lifeguard Training Dates
The Lifeguard Training Program is 8 days / 80+ hours at Huntington State Beach
Ocean Session I: Saturdays and Sundays from April 19 – May 11
Ocean Session II: Monday, June 9 – Monday, June 16
Ocean Session III: Thursday, June 19 – Thursday, June 26
Note: Listed testing and training dates may change or cancelled due to weather, scheduling or operational needs. In accordance with Government Code 19063-19063.8, any person admitted to the interview and who is receiving public assistance under the CalWorks Program shall be given priority consideration. Equal opportunity to all regardless of sex, race, ancestry, disability, age or sexual orientation.