Lakes Lifeguard I (Seasonal) Tryouts
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Job Announcement
CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS
LIFEGUARD I (SEASONAL)
$19.14 - $21.14 per hour*
*includes eligible differentials
BEGIN A REWARDING & CHALLENGING CAREER!
Work as a lifeguard for the California State Parks
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.
Reservoir & Lake Testing Dates & Locations:
| Folsom Lake SRA | Saturday, March 11, 10:00AM |
| Lake Perris SRA | Sunday, March 12, 10:00AM |
| San Luis Reservoir SRA | Saturday, March 25, 10:00AM |
| Millerton Lake SRA | Saturday, April 1, 10:00AM |
| Lake Perris SRA | Saturday, April 22, 10:00AM |
| San Luis Reservoir SRA | Saturday, April 22, 10:00AM |
| Lake Oroville SRA | Sunday, April 23, 10:00AM |
| Folsom Lake SRA | Saturday, May 13, 10:00AM |
| Lake Silverwood SRA | Swim at Lake Perris March 12 or April 22. |
Please check back in occasionally for additional swim locations and dates. Fill out this form Lifeguard Tryout Interest List to be notified of tryout swims near you. For more information, you may also reach out to the location you are interested in working for more information; contact information is below.
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.
SPECIFIC TESTING SITE & CONTACT INFORMATION:
Plan to arrive 60 minutes before swim time
| Lake Oroville State Recreation Area 930 Garden Dr., Oroville, CA 95965 |
Sergeant Todd Jones: 530-712-1431 From Hwy 70, exit Garden Drive, head west. Kiosk staff will direct candidates to swim location. |
| Folsom Lake State Recreation Area Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay |
Sergeant Ryan Steele: 916-988-0205 x 248 Enter the park at the end of Douglas Blvd. Proceed down Park Rd and follow signs for Granite Main Beach. |
| San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area San Luis Creek Entrance and CA-152 |
Officer Thomas Cunningham: 209-501-3853 Follow signs to day use parking. Swim at South Beach Tower. |
| Millerton Lake State Recreation Area 5290 Millerton Rd. Friant, CA 93626 |
Officer Libby Machado: 559-822-2332 Enter the park at South Shore, entrance and follow signs to parking, registration, and the swim location. |
| Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area (Testing will be held at Lake Perris SRA) |
Lifeguard PI Jacqueline Miranda, jacqueline.miranda@parks.ca.gov |
| Lake Perris State Recreation Area 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris CA 92571 |
Officer Joel Puckett: 951-933-6252 Moreno Beach Tower #7, Parking Lot 8. |
2023 Inland Reservoir/Lake Lifeguard Tentative Training Information
The Lifeguard Training Program is 8 days / 80+ hours
Lakes Session I (Folsom): Saturday April 1 - Saturday April 8
Lakes Session II (Perris): Sunday, June 11 - Sunday June 18
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.