YOUTH AID

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-532944

•YOUTH AID

YOUTH AID $18.26

•$18.26 per Hour

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

12/21/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties

YOUTH AID

•ORANGE

COAST DISTRICT / NORTH SECTOR / BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH

"Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program)." The reporting location for this position is Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach, CA. This position will work under the supervision of the Staff Parks and Recreation Specialist. The Youth Aide is a non-lifeguard, mentorship position that will work under close leadership of the Seasonal Lifeguard II at their reporting beach location, and an assigned Seasonal Lifeguard I-Junior Lifeguard Program Instructor during the operating hours of the Junior Lifeguard Program. The incumbents will work with Lifeguard Staff and other Park Personnel in order to develop job skills, proper work habits, and leadership qualities through work experience. They also become role models for program participants, while they themselves gain training and experience in leadership, teamwork, aquatic safety skills, and first aid. This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible. The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment. State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Robert Egan at (714) 292-6381 or at robert.egan@parks.ca.gov. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Includes but is not limited to beach and ocean open water environment may include lakes and rivers. Work will occur in an outdoor environment with varied weather including sun, wind, and rain. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

YOUTH AID

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Job Code #:

JC-532944

Position #(s): 549-926-9991-901

Working Title:

YOUTH AID

Classification:

YOUTH AID

$18.26

•$18.26

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Orange County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Non-Tenured, Intermittent

Facility:

Orange Coast District Department Information The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

Department Website:

http://www.parks.ca.gov

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. 1.) Minimum age is 15 years at time of appointment. 2.) Currently enrolled in an accredited high school or equivalent educational program. 3.) Willingness to work all necessary weekdays during the Junior Lifeguard Program operating hours. 4.) Physical strength and endurance necessary to complete the following: Competitive 500 yard ocean swim.

Competitive 100 yard run, 200 yard swim, 100 yard run.

Competitive oral interview. 5.) Completion of the Junior Lifeguard Youth Aid training program. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

12/21/2026