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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 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.
TRYOUT SCHEDULE
Tryouts for the 2025 season have concluded.
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.
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. |
| Sierra District - Lake Tahoe |
Email Officer Ryan.Petersen@parks.ca.gov or call 530-545-8244 for more information. All candidates wishing to work at Lake Tahoe should tryout at any of the scheduled tryouts. |
| Folsom Lake State Recreation Area Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay |
Sergeant Ryan Steele: 916-257-7105 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 |
Sergeant Ian Farrell: 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 14651 Cedar Cir. Hesperia, CA 92345 |
Sergeant Adrian Nava: (951)933-6255 or adrian.nava@parks.ca.gov The tryout will be held at Lake Perris, Moreno Beach, Tower 7. Park in lot 8. |
| Lake Perris State Recreation Area 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris CA 92571 |
Sergeant Joshua Johnson: 951-933-6281 Moreno Beach Tower #7, Parking Lot 8. |
2026 Inland Reservoir/Lake Lifeguard Training Dates
The Lifeguard Training Program is 8 days / 80+ hours
2026 Training Dates have not been determined.
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.