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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
Tryout Dates for the 2026 Lifeguard Training Cycle
Millerton Lake, Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9:00AM
San Luis Reservoir, Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10:00AM
San Luis Reservoir, Sunday, March 29, 2026, 10:00AM
Millerton Lake, Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9:00AM
Silverwood Lake (at Lake Perris), Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00AM
Folsom Lake, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00AM
San Luis Reservoir, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00AM
San Luis Reservoir, Sunday, April 26, 2026, 10:00AM
Silverwood Lake (at Lake Perris), Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00AM
Folsom Lake, Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:00AM
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 Kings Beach State Recreation Area |
Email Officer Ryan.Petersen@parks.ca.gov or call 530-545-8244 for more information. Due to unpredictable weather conditions during spring, Lake Tahoe will not host a tryout. If you wish to tryout for Lake Tahoe, you can attend any of the other scheduled tryouts listed above. |
| 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 |
Sergeant Chris Jou: 209-501-3854 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 Silverwood Lake tryouts will be held at Lake Perris. |
| 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 at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Dates: Wednesday, June 17 – Wednesday, June 24
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.