Test Dates and Agency Pay Rates

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County and Agency Exam Date/Job Title/Pay Rate Job Title Starting Payrate
Northern/Central California    
**Butte County
     CAL STATE

Inland Reservoirs/Lakes
Website: www.parks.ca.gov/lakelifeguardtryouts and
www.parks.ca.gov/oceanlifeguardtryouts

Lifeguard
Seasonal - I $19.14

 Lifeguard
Seasonal - I		 $19.14
**Fresno County
     CAL STATE		 Inland Reservoirs/Lakes
Website: www.parks.ca.gov/lakelifeguardtryouts and
www.parks.ca.gov/oceanlifeguardtryouts		 Lifeguard
Seasonal - I		 $19.14
**Merced County
     CAL STATE		 Inland Reservoirs/Lakes
Website: www.parks.ca.gov/lakelifeguardtryouts and
www.parks.ca.gov/oceanlifeguardtryouts		 Lifeguard
Seasonal - I		 $19.14
**Monterey County
     CAL STATE		 Ocean
Website: www.parks.ca.gov/lakelifeguardtryouts and
www.parks.ca.gov/oceanlifeguardtryouts		 Lifeguard
Seasonal - I		 $19.14
**Placer County
     CAL STATE		 Inland Reservoirs/Lakes
Website: www.parks.ca.gov/lakelifeguardtryouts and
www.parks.ca.gov/oceanlifeguardtryouts		 Lifeguard
Seasonal - I		 $19.14
**San Mateo County
     CAL STATE		 Ocean
Website: www.parks.ca.gov/lakelifeguardtryouts and
www.parks.ca.gov/oceanlifeguardtryouts		 Lifeguard
Seasonal - I		 $19.14
**Santa Cruz County
     CAL STATE		 Ocean
Website: www.parks.ca.gov/lakelifeguardtryouts and
www.parks.ca.gov/oceanlifeguardtryouts		 Lifeguard
Seasonal - I		 $19.14
**Santa Cruz
     County
     CITY OF SANTA CRUZ		 Ocean
Website: Marine Safety Division
Call (831) 420-5714 for info.

Seasonal Tower Lifeguard

2024 Updated

$19.68

 
Southern California    
**Los Angeles
     County
     CAL STATE

Ocean
Website: www.parks.ca.gov/lakelifeguardtryouts and
www.parks.ca.gov/oceanlifeguardtryouts

 Lifeguard
Seasonal - I		 $19.14
**Los Angeles
     County
     CITY OF LONG BEACH		 Ocean
Website: Long Beach Lifeguard Association
CLICK HERE for details.
Call (562) 570-1360 for info.

Seasonal Tower Lifeguard

2024 Updated

 $25.52
**Los Angeles
     County
     CITY OF LOS ANGELES		 Ocean
Websites: http://www.lacla.us and LA City Parks Open Water Lifeguard I
Email: Citywide.Aquatics@lacity.org
Call (323) 906-7953 for info.		 Open Water Lifeguard $27.93
**Los Angeles
     County
     LA COUNTY BEACHES

Ocean
Website: http://www.fire.lacounty.gov/lifeguard/
(online only-CLICK HERE--Exam #32922S)  

(search words under Job Title: Ocean Lifeguard Candidate/Temporary)
Also posted on LA County Fire Dept - Click Here

 Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard $24.67
**Los Angeles
     County
     LA COUNTY LAKES

Inland Reservoirs/Lakes
Lifeguard Recruitment – Parks & Recreation (lacounty.gov)                   

(Link to Most Current Job Bulletin Exam # D2948J)
APPLICANTS MUST FILE ONLINE AND ATTEND ONE (1) OF THE TRYOUTS
Parks & Rec Personnel Office: 626-588-5112

Dept. Contact: 213-738-2406

Seasonal Lake Lifeguard

                         With EMT

2025 Updated 

$29.83-$31.49

$33.70-$35.58

**Los Angeles
     County
     City of Santa Monica

 

We're looking for candidates with expertise in ocean rescue, boat operation, SCUBA diving,
and first aid.  The ideal candidate can handle emergencies, communicate well, and build
positive relationships with both colleagues and the public.

Job Summary: Patrols Santa Monica Pier, surrounding beach, beach parking lots and ocean areas;
responds to emergency incidents on and around the pier, such as medical emergencies,
ocean rescues and other safety situations to maximize the safety of the public. 
Works with appropriate emergency agencies to resolve emergency situations, as required.
Apply online at: www.smgov.net/hr. Apply by: 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2024.

 Salary: $ 81,732 -$100,908/yr.  
**Orange County
     CAL STATE		 Ocean
Website: www.parks.ca.gov/lakelifeguardtryouts and
www.parks.ca.gov/oceanlifeguardtryouts		 Lifeguard
Seasonal - I		 $19.14
**Orange County
     CITY OF
       HUNTINGTON BEACH

Ocean
Website: governmentjobs.com/careers/huntingtonbeach

CLICK HERE for details
Call (714) 374-1752 for additional info. 2022 TRYOUT FLYER

Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard

2024 Updated

 $19.24
**Orange County
     LAGUNA BEACH

Ocean
Website:
City Website
Completion of a Waiver is required.
Tryout Information
Call (949) 494-6571 Ext: 663 for info. or kbond@lagunabeachcity.net

Ocean Lifeguard - I

2024 Updated

 $22.14
**Orange County
     LAKE MISSION
       VIEJO

Inland Reservoirs/Lakes
Website: https://lakemissionviejo.org/lifeguard-operations/                                            

TRYOUT DATES: February 24th , 25th and March 2nd 10:00AM   

Call (949) 770-1313 #218 for info.

Email: lifeguards@lakemissionviejo.org for more information

Seasonal Tower Lifeguard

2024 Updated

$18.25

 
**Orange County
     CITY OF
       NEWPORT BEACH

Ocean
Website: www.newportbeachca.gov/lifeguards
Lifeguard Trainee part-time position
Call (949) 644-3047 for info.
Tryout Information

Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard

2024 Updated

 $19.63
**Orange County
     CITY OF
       SAN CLEMENTE

Ocean
Website: www.san-clemente.org
Marine Safety HQ; Check in at 7am on 11/6/2022
Call (949) 361-8219, Email:staudenbaurS@san-clemente.org

CLICK HERE for Job Posting.

FULL TIME MSO POSITION OPEN:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanclemente/jobs/4330716/marine-safety-officer?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Seasonal Tower Lifeguard

2024 Updated

$19.15

 
**Orange County
     CITY OF SEAL BEACH		 Ocean Lifeguard - March 23, 2024
View flyer on Instagram: sealbeach_lifeguard
Seal Beach Marine Safety Headquarters
888 Ocean Ave., Seal Beach, CA 90740
Call (562) 430-2613 for info.

Seasonal Tower Lifeguard

2024 Updated

 $19.08
**Orange County
     OC LIFEGUARDS

Ocean
Website: www.oclg.org/employment.html

Trout Date: April 13, 2024 @Salt Creek Beach, Dana Point
Please view website for complete information.
Call (949) 276-5050 for info. or Email: Info@oclg.org

Seasonal Tower Lifeguard

2024 Updated

 

 $20.25
**Riverside
     County
     CAL STATE		 Inland Reservoirs/Lakes
Website: www.parks.ca.gov/lakelifeguardtryouts and
www.parks.ca.gov/oceanlifeguardtryouts		 Lifeguard
Seasonal - I		 $19.14
**San Bernardino
     County
     CAL STATE		 Inland Reservoirs/Lakes
Website: www.parks.ca.gov/lakelifeguardtryouts and
www.parks.ca.gov/oceanlifeguardtryouts		 Lifeguard
Seasonal - I		 $19.14
**San Diego
     County
     CAL STATE		 Ocean
Website: www.parks.ca.gov/lakelifeguardtryouts and
www.parks.ca.gov/oceanlifeguardtryouts		 Lifeguard
Seasonal - I		 $19.14
**San Diego
     County
     CAMP
       PENDLETON

Ocean
Website: http://usmc-mccs.org/index.cfm/careers/
All applications must be submitted online at MCCS Careers website 
Questions? Call LT Gage Sartori at (760) 725-7437 or 7979 (8am-6pm)
Tryouts: Locations: (for both dates) - 3/16/24 and 3/24/24 starting at 8am
13 Area Pool, Camp Pendleton
All applications must be submitted online at MCCS Careers

Seasonal Tower Lifeguard

$20.34 to 21.46 Hourly

2024 Updated

 $19.50
**San Diego
     County
     CITY OF CORONADO		 Ocean
Website: www.coronado.ca.us
Sign up:San Diego Regional Lifeguard Academy @ Mira Mar College
Call (619) 522-2625 Damon Bassett
NEW FULL TIME POSITION JOB OPPORTUNITY
CLICK HERE for details.

Seasonal Tower Lifeguard

8/2023 Updated

$15.68

 
**San Diego
     County
     CITY OF DEL MAR		 Ocean
Website: www.delmar.ca.us
Location: Lifeguard Headquarters (1700 Coast Blvd., Del Mar)
Lifeguard Trainee:
Online Application
Lifeguard I and Lifeguard II:
Online Application
Try-outs for all positions is March 23rd 8am-1700 Cost Blvd. Del Mar, Ca. 92014
Must complete application and waiver in able to try out.

Seasonal Tower Lifeguard

2024 Updated

 $11.50-$13.96
**San Diego
     County
     CITY OF ENCINITAS		 Ocean
Website: http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us
Online application http://agency.governmentjobs.com/encinitasca/default.cfm
 		 Seasonal Tower Lifeguard $14.74
**San Diego
     County
     CITY OF
       IMPERIAL BEACH		 Ocean
Website: www.imperialbeachca.gov/
Sign up:San Diego Regional Lifeguard Academy @ Mira Mar College
Call (619) 628-1420 Jason Lindquist

CLICK HERE for details.		 Seasonal Tower Lifeguard $14.85
**San Diego
     County
     CITY OF OCEANSIDE

Ocean
Join our TEAM - Oceanside Fire Department - Beach Lifeguard Division
Full Time Position Posted Closes 2/27/2025 Apply here 
You must submit an application online by February 21, 2025 by 4:00pm
to be admitted into the exam.
Tryouts March 1, 2025 8:00am  APPLICATION LINK
$18.37 during training. Once successful passing lifeguard academy
Beach Lifeguard I pay is $20.24 a 3.5% increase as of July 1, 2025 plus 5% for San Diego county EMT.
Contact: Lola Swank (760) 435-4016

Seasonal Tower Lifeguard

Trainee Pay

2025 Updated

$20.24

$18.37
**San Diego
     County
     CITY OF SAN DIEGO		 Ocean
Website: www.sandiego.gov/lifeguards/
Sign up for San Diego Regional Lifeguard Academy @ Mira Mar College
Contact Christine Mrcucci. Email: cmarcucci@sandiego.gov

CLICK HERE for details.

Seasonal Tower Lifeguard

 

 $16.23
**San Diego
     County
     CITY OF
       SOLANA BEACH		 Ocean
Website: www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us
Sign up for San Diego Regional Lifeguard Academy @ Mira Mar College
Call (858) 720-4444 Greg Uruburu
 

Seasonal Tower Lifeguard

2023 Updated

$17.76

 
**San Luis Obispo
     County
     CAL STATE		 Ocean
Website: www.parks.ca.gov/lakelifeguardtryouts and
www.parks.ca.gov/oceanlifeguardtryouts		 Lifeguard
Seasonal - I		 $19.14
**San Luis Obispo
     County
     CITY OF PISMO BEACH		 Ocean
Website: www.pismobeach.org/lifeguards
Apply online HERE Applications accepted: 1/8/24 through 2/2/24

Seasonal Tower Lifeguard

2024 Updated

 $19.50
**San Luis Obispo
     County
     PORT SAN LUIS HARBOR		 Ocean
Website: www.portsanluis.com
Call (805) 595-5400 for info.		 Seasonal Tower Lifeguard $15.40
**Santa Barbara
     County
     CAL STATE		 Ocean
Website: www.parks.ca.gov/lakelifeguardtryouts and
www.parks.ca.gov/oceanlifeguardtryouts		 Lifeguard
Seasonal - I		 $19.14
**Santa Barbara
     County
     SANTA BARBARA
       COUNTY

Ocean
Website: www.sbparks.org/aquatics
Call (805) 729-7508 for info.

*NEW JOB POSTING  * Aquatic Supervisor/ Safety Training Coordinator 

Posting Closes OCT 24th 2022 at 5pm

Seasonal Tower Lifeguard

Updated 10/19/22