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Job Description and Duties

LIFEGUARD II (SEASONAL) – SIERRA DISTRICT / LAKE TAHOE SECTOR

The possible reporting locations are Kings Beach State Recreation Area, Donner Memorial State Park, and Emerald Bay State Park. This position will report to the State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger).

The Lifeguard II is a uniformed, lead-person position responsible for ensuring visitor safety, protecting park resources, and providing leadership to Seasonal Lifeguard I staff. Lifeguard II shall perform various unskilled tasks necessary to ensure that public health and safety standards are maintained including detect hazardous ocean conditions and respond with search-and-rescue operations. Operate Code 3-equipped vehicles and rescue equipment. Enforce State Park rules and provide public safety-first aid. Train, coach, and evaluate Seasonal Lifeguard I staff. Promote workplace safety and follow established protocols. Communicate with supervisors and adhere to the district’s operations handbook. Complete documentation such as patrol logs, rescue reports, timesheets, and equipment checklists. Manage tasks in line with the seasonal lifeguard expenditure plan. Assist with the repair and maintenance of lifeguard equipment and facilities. Resource Management and Recreation, protect Park resources and ensure a high-quality visitor experience. Provide educational programs and community outreach.

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  . This position is designated as not telework eligible.  Must be available holidays and weekends. The ability to work outdoors in adverse weather and direct sun are required.  The purchase and wearing of a State Park Uniform will be required. State Parks grooming standards must be met.

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.

For more information regarding the Lifeguard II classification visit the following link:

State housing may be required . For further information regarding this position, please contact Joseph Jackson at (530)-489-8002 or  joseph.jackson@parks.ca.gov

This recruitment is being advertised through June 19, 2025, and applications will be reviewed on the following cutoff dates: 

April 1, 2025

May 1, 2025
June 1, 2025

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The seasonal Lifeguard I duty locations are the Lifeguard Towers/Vehicles/Vessels/Dispatch and any other area in or about Lake Tahoe and Donner Lake as assigned by the lead person or supervisor. The seasonal Lifeguard 2 may work under adverse weather not limited to extreme heat/cold, wind, rain, lightning, and dynamic aquatic conditions. The seasonal Lifeguard 2 may be required to respond to environmental emergencies outside their normal working environment. The seasonal Lifeguard I must be willing to work within crowded conditions during hours/days of high park visitation.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) , 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 .

Note: Listed testing and training dates may change or cancelled due to weather, scheduling or operational needs. 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.

Minimum of two seasons as a State Park Seasonal Lifeguard. Public Safety First Aid training (or higher), CPR certification, and a valid California Driver’s License with an approved DMV record. Completion of the 1,000-yard ocean swim test (under 20 minutes annually). Availability during spring and fall weekends, and at least four days per week in the summer.

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.)

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you  must include the Position # 549-687-0990-901and the Job Control #  JC-471683in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note:  If you are applying for multiple positions, you  must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately.  Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Summer work, Seasonal work, Remote job, Outdoor, Weekend work,

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