The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

Lifeguards maintain visitor safety on assigned beaches and waterfront areas, respond to emergency situations, provide visitor services, patrol beaches on foot, and maintain a clean waterfront area.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

Under the general supervision of a Lifeguard II/Head Lifeguard, seasonal Lifeguard I positions maintain visitor safety on assigned beach and waterfront areas, respond to emergency and rescue situations, provide visitor services, patrol beaches on foot to observe behaviors and report unsafe practices and hazards, and maintain a clean waterfront area. Incumbents utilize lifesaving techniques, equipment and watercraft, administer first aid and/or CPR and prepare incident reports. Lifeguards give directions and information, explain and enforce park rules and regulations, resolve disputes between park visitors and refer visitors to appropriate sources of information. They participate in training sessions, practice rescue techniques and lifesaving skills, refine water safety techniques and maintain watercraft and emergency medical and rescue equipment. The position will supervise and/or participate in waterfront maintenance, pick up trash and use hand tools to groom the beach and report clean-up problems.

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: