LIFEGUARD I (SEASONAL)

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LIFEGUARD I

(SEASONAL) Department of Parks & Recreation

Occupation:

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Location:

San Clemente, CA - 92672

Job Type:

Seasonal, Information Not Provided, Permanent Employment

Posted:

02/12/2026 Positions available: 25

Source:

CalJOBS

Web Site:

CalJOBS Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

02/13/2026

Expires:

05/13/2026

Agency Job ID:

JC-508006

Job #: 19839300 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Job Type Seasonal Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

LIFEGUARD I

(SEASONAL) - 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 State Parks Peace Officer Supervisor (Lifeguard). A Lifeguard I (Seasonal) (LG I) is perhaps the most visible and important position on the beach. This position is responsible for the front-line defense of both aquatic and non-aquatic emergencies. A LG I will understand that visitor safety and service to the public is the key objective, with Aquatic Safety being the priority. Such assistance and service shall be provided both promptly, professionally and courteously. A LG I is directed by an assigned staff of Lifeguard II (Seasonal) employees, State Park Peace Officers (Lifeguard), and State Park Peace Officer Supervisors (Lifeguard). Each Lifeguard I (Seasonal) will be assigned a direct supervisor (SPPOS (Lifeguard) I). The Lifeguard I (Seasonal) will adhere to the chain of command. Routine requests for assistance and work-related directions will be made by contacting the Lifeguard II (Seasonal) assigned to the employee. Matters of urgency or of a timely nature may be directed to the assigned Lifeguard Supervisor or in his/her absence the SPPO Lifeguard (permanent) staff. 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. This position requires a valid Class C driver's license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver's license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver's license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application. State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Nicholas Sterrenburg at (949) 702-9626 or at nicholas.sterrenburg@parks.ca.gov. Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962. DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.) To apply online click here. If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-926-0993-901 and the Job Control # 

JC-508017

 in the "Examination or Job Title for which you are applying" section on the

STD. 678.

Department of Parks & Recreation Is a State Government employer with 70 locations https://www.parks.ca.gov/

Company Profile:

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. 1,000-4,999 employees Connect with Department of Parks & Recreation Other Local Jobs from Department of Parks & Recreation Help for Other Local Jobs from. Opens a new window. Change to Grid view Pause Carousel Previous Slide Next Slide Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 LIFEGUARD II (SEASONAL) Department of Parks & Recreation San Clemente, CA Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Seasonal | $22.51-$25.27 Hour Preferred Employer 1 week ago

LIFEGUARD II

(SEASONAL) - ORANGE

COAST DISTRICT / SOUTH SECTOR / SAN CLEMENTE 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 San Clemente State Beach in San Clemente, CA. This position will work under the supervision of the Staff Park and Recreation Specialist. The Lifeguard II (LG II) duties include detecting and performing aquatic rescues on the beach, assisting person and vessels in distress, performing medical aides and resuscitation measures per DPR protocols and procedures, and preventing aquatic emergencies by making safety contacts and identifying hazards. The LG II may take incident command during aquatic emergencies, notify peace officers of observed criminal activity, notify supervisors of park incidents, prepare reports, contact visitors, communicate rules and regulations, and provide education and interpretation. The LG II will operate the patrol truck and rescue watercraft. The LG II must work effectively with the entire lifeguard, visitor services, and maintenance staff to carry out the Department's mission, goals, and values. The LG II is expected to be available to work full time during the peak-use period of Memorial Day to Labor Day. The LG II is expected to work most weekends and holidays during this timeframe. This position can work 189 days in a 12 consecutive month period or a maximum of 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months per California Code of Regulation 265.1 . 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. This position requires a valid Class C driver's license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver's license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver's license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application. 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 . Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961 , this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in

CCR 599.962 . DO NOT

include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.) To apply online click here . If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-927-0990-901 and the Job Control #

JC-516699

in the "Examination or Job Title for which you are applying" section on the

STD. 678.

General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share

LIFEGUARD II

(SEASONAL) Department of Parks & Recreation San Clemente, CA Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Seasonal | $22.51-$25.27 Hour Preferred Employer 1 week ago

LIFEGUARD II

(SEASONAL) - ORANGE

COAST DISTRICT / SOUTH SECTOR / DOHENY 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 Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA. This position will work under the supervision of the Staff Park and Recreation Specialist. The Lifeguard II (LG II) duties include detecting and performing aquatic rescues on the beach, assisting person and vessels in distress, performing medical aides and resuscitation measures per DPR protocols and procedures, and preventing aquatic emergencies by making safety contacts and identifying hazards. The LG II may take incident command during aquatic emergencies, notify peace officers of observed criminal activity, notify supervisors of park incidents, prepare reports, contact visitors, communicate rules and regulations, and provide education and interpretation. The LG II will operate the patrol truck and rescue watercraft. The LG II must work effectively with the entire lifeguard, visitor services, and maintenance staff to carry out the Department's mission, goals, and values. The LG II is expected to be available to work full time during the peak-use period of Memorial Day to Labor Day. The LG II is expected to work most weekends and holidays during this timeframe. This position can work 189 days in a 12 consecutive month period or a maximum of 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months per California Code of Regulation 265.1 . 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. This position requires a valid Class C driver's license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver's license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver's license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application. 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 . Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961 , this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in

CCR 599.962 . DO NOT

include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.) To apply online click here . If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-927-0990-901 and the Job Control #

JC-516720

in the "Examination or Job Title for which you are applying" section on the

STD. 678.

General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share

LIFEGUARD II

(SEASONAL) Department of Parks & Recreation San Clemente, CA Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Seasonal | $22.51-$25.27 Hour Preferred Employer 1 week ago

LIFEGUARD II

(SEASONAL) - ORANGE

COAST DISTRICT / NORTH SECTOR / CRYSTAL COVE STATE PARK

"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 Crystal Cove State Park in Dana Laguna Beach, CA. This position will work under the supervision of the Staff Park and Recreation Specialist. The Lifeguard II (LG II) duties include detecting and performing aquatic rescues on the beach, assisting person and vessels in distress, performing medical aides and resuscitation measures per DPR protocols and procedures, and preventing aquatic emergencies by making safety contacts and identifying hazards. The LG II may take incident command during aquatic emergencies, notify peace officers of observed criminal activity, notify supervisors of park incidents, prepare reports, contact visitors, communicate rules and regulations, and provide education and interpretation. The LG II will operate the patrol truck and rescue watercraft. The LG II must work effectively with the entire lifeguard, visitor services, and maintenance staff to carry out the Department's mission, goals, and values. The LG II is expected to be available to work full time during the peak-use period of Memorial Day to Labor Day. The LG II is expected to work most weekends and holidays during this timeframe. This position can work 189 days in a 12 consecutive month period or a maximum of 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months per California Code of Regulation 265.1 . 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. This position requires a valid Class C driver's license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver's license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver's license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application. 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 . Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961 , this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in

CCR 599.962 . DO NOT

include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.) To apply online click here . If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-928-0990-901 and the Job Control #

JC-516727

in the "Examination or Job Title for which you are applying" section on the

STD. 678.

General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share

MAINTENANCE AIDE

(SEASONAL) Department of Parks & Recreation Carlsbad, CA Amusement and Recreation Attendants Seasonal | $17.43-$21.18 Hour Preferred Employer 1 week ago

MAINTENANCE AIDE

(SEASONAL) - SAN

DIEGO COAST DISTRICT / SOUTH CARLSBAD 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 is Carlsbad, CA. The Maintenance Aide reports directly to the Park Maintenance Chief at either location listed above. The Maintenance Aide, on a temporary or seasonal basis only, performs unskilled manual labor in cleaning up and maintaining State property, and does other related work. The normal shift is from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 pm. This position performs the following duties: Inspects and cleans restrooms, warehouses, and State facilities. Cleaning includes toilets, urinals, lavatories, sinks, ceilings, walls, floors, drains, and doors. Also picks up litter, empties trash cans, sweeps walkways and inside buildings, washes windows; removes graffiti; vacuums carpeting and floor surfaces; dusts inside buildings; changes lights; removes refuse to prepare or maintain State property; reports needed repairs and hazards to Lead person or Supervisor; assists with special event projects; rakes, shovels, removes brush, waters shrubs and trees, cuts lawns, hoes brush; loads and unloads boxes; washes garbage cans and works on garbage pickup crew. Inspects, cleans and maintains light vehicles including trucks, electric carts, Gators, lawn mowers and equipment. Complete and fills out forms, including supply requisitions and Time Reports, as needed in performance of duties. The purchase and wearing of a State Park uniform is required and State Park grooming standards must be met. 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. Possession of a valid driver's license of the appropriate class and a safe driving record as documented by the Department of Motor Vehicles within 60 days prior to appointment. (A safe driving record is one free from convictions in the past two years for repeated moving violations or a single serious violation, such as drunk driving or reckless driving.) State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Creston Adams at 619-385-3649 or at Creston.

Adams@parks.ca.gov . DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.) To apply online click here . If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-937-0987-901 and the Job Control #

JC-516396

in the "Examination or Job Title for which you are applying" section on the

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