Ocean Lifeguard Trainee

Description

Lifeguard Trainee : $16.54 per hour (Seasonal, Hourly Part-Time)

Ocean Lifeguard : $20.11 to $28.29 per hour (Seasonal, Hourly Part-Time)

Position Description

The beautiful Southern California coastal City of San Clemente has an exciting opportunity for individuals to work as an Ocean Lifeguard. Ocean Lifeguards perform beach and ocean rescues, provide emergency medical treatment, and enforce laws.

IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION

Candidates will be required to successfully complete two mandatory physical assessment tests and an oral interview. Request for a swim test MUST be made at least one week in advance and a completed application and physical waiver must be completed prior to testing.

To schedule a swim test, please contact Lieutenant Sean Staudenbaur at StaudenbaurS@san-clemente.org

Physical Assessment Testing Details

The Physical Test Consists Of Two Events

• 800-yard ocean swim and must be completed in 13 ½ minutes or less to qualify for the remainder of the testing.
• 1,200-yard run-swim-run (400 yards each portion).

Successful candidates passing the two physical tests will be interviewed on the same day of the tryout.

Successful candidates will be invited to participate in a mandatory 92-hour training program that will be held consecutive Saturdays and Sundays. Dates to be determined at a later time. Lifeguard Trainees are paid at a rate of $16.54 per hour during the training period.

Lifeguard Trainee : Acceptance into the 92-hour training program requires successful completion of the physical assessment and oral interview process.

Ocean Lifeguard : Requires successful completion of the 92-hour training program and the following (which may be gained through the City's training program) : specialized training in ocean lifeguarding, some knowledge of first aid and ocean lifeguarding practices and principles; pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations; occupational hazards; and standard safety precautions.

Special requirement : Applicants must be at least 16 years of age with a valid work permit by June 15, 2026.

Essential Functions

Ocean Lifeguards :

NOTE : Ocean Lifeguards are subject to twenty-four-hour emergency call during summer months.

Typical Qualifications

SPECIAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR REQUIREMENTS

Possession Of Or Ability To Obtain

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

Work schedule may vary dependent upon the needs of the department; however, the training schedule will be twenty hours per week, as detailed below. Applicants must be available to work 5 days per week, for a total of 40 hours per week during the CUSD summer recess period. Ocean Lifeguards work in a beach and ocean environment.

Physical Requirements

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applicants must submit an online application or apply at the Marine Safety Headquarters.

NOTE : Applicants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the Supplemental Questionnaire found on the City's website prior to participating in the tryouts. The form must be turned into the Marine Safety Headquarters the day of the tryouts and turned in with all other application materials.

Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a background review and medical examination, including drug screen and intradermal T.B. test, and be fingerprinted- all at City expense. If selected, written identification showing entitlement to legally work in the United States will be required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or age.

In accordance with the ADA, candidates that require accommodation to perform the tasks of this position should contact Human Resources to inform them of the accommodation requested.

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