LIFEGUARD (NON-CAREER)

Full Job Description

The Long Beach Fire Department is accepting applications for Lifeguard (Non-Career) (Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard) . Applicants are encouraged to apply before March 7, 2026.

Interested applicants should be available for the Lifeguard Tryouts scheduled for Saturday March 7, 2026 at 2100 E Ocean Blvd., 90803.

Interested applicants who are unable to complete the application prior to March 7, 2026 will have an opportunity to complete the application in person prior to the Tryouts and should arrive promptly at 8:00 AM for assistance.

Mission:
The mission of the Fire Department is to protect lives, property and the environment, improving the quality of life and safety of the community.

Core Services:
• Deliver fire, rescue, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and nonemergency response services
• Provide fire prevention services through fire code enforcement, arson investigation, environmental safeguards, and community outreach programming
• Provide training and education essential to the delivery of core fire and rescue services

The Department

In alignment with the City's Strategic Vision 2030, the Fire Department's mission supports the improvement of community wellness through reduction and mitigation of dangerous or life-threatening situations.

The Fire Department's mission is carried out through programs, services and policies designed to encourage genuine and impactful community involvement, leadership and collaborative efforts.

The unique function of the Fire Department is to save lives and protect community resources from the dangers and impacts of fires and other emergencies.

The Fire Department's frontline sworn fire personnel and professional administrative staff work together in a dedicated fashion to ensure the department responds swiftly and effectively to various incidents, including fires, medical emergencies, hazardous material incidents, natural disasters, and rescue operations.

Key services include fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, community engagement and education, fire prevention and disaster response.

The Fire Department is proud to work collaboratively, often in high-stress situations, to fulfill the mission of safeguarding lives, protecting property, and ensuring public safety.

The dedication of the Fire Department demonstrates their loyalty, bravery, and commitment to serving the community, making them essential pillars of the emergency response system that serves the Long Beach community.

Requirements

• Warns bathers of waterhazards;
• Performs rescues;
• Enforces beach safety and conductregulations;
• Renders first aid including cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR);
• Assists the public by answering questions and providing information;
• Takes charge of lost children;
• Maintains beach safety and rescue equipment;
• Required to attend a 110 hour training program;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Interested applicants should complete one application prior to the scheduled Tryouts. If an application is not completed in advance, candidates will be required to complete one in person prior to scheduled Tryouts. Check in and application submissions will be at Lifeguard Beach Operations located at 2100 E Ocean Boulevard. All candidates should arrive at 8:00 AM for check in or to complete the application.

• No prior training or experience is required
• 17 years of age as of July 1st, 2026 – Proof of age required at time of conditional employment offer (valid DMV issued Driver's License/Identification Card, U.S. Passport/Passport Card, or current school ID)
• Any applicant under 18 years of age must possess a valid work permit from his or her high school, high school diploma, or G.E.D. prior to the start of the training program
• Full-time summer commitment required

Additional Information

To be considered, applicants must successfully pass the lifeguard tryouts scheduled on March 7, 2026. The lifeguard tryouts schedule is as follows: 8:00a.m.

Briefing and review of applications, approximately 9:00a.m. 1000-yard Ocean Swim, 10:00a.m. Run-Swim-Run, 2:00p.m. Announce candidate list for pre-employment scored interview.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7008.

Interviews will be taking place March 9th - 13th, 2026. Emails will be sent out to confirm interview times. All candidates are required to have a working email and phone number.

Placement in the physical test will determine who moves forward to the pre-employment scored oral interviews. All candidates will enter the interviews at an equal level.

The interview scores will determine who qualifies for the Training Program.

Candidates will enter the Training Program after successful completion of all pre-employment forms, live scan, and medical exam.

The 11-day, 110-hour Training Program is tentatively scheduled for the following dates: May 2nd (orientation), May 9-10, May 16-17, May 23-25, May 30-31 & June 6-7.

Training days will begin at 8:00 a.m. and include instruction in lifeguard tactics, lifeguard operations, rescue buoys, rescue boards, and timed events.

Upon successful completion of the Academy, all candidates will earn their Advanced Emergency Medical Responder (AEMR) certification. Training will include comprehensive written and practical testing.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are.

Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers.

To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners.

We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.

You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer.

If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7008.

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices.

We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit.

If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision.

Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov).

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at the agency contact on the bulletin.

If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the agency two (2) business days prior, if applicable.

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